Maintenance Manager

Redfield Resources; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redfield Resources, on behalf of a leading drilling contractor in Western Australia, seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance of drilling rigs, equipment and mobile plant. You will lead a team, drive preventative maintenance, and ensure safety standards.

You will optimise fleet reliability, manage budgets and spares, and ensure compliance with OEM specs and HSEQ. A recognised mechanical trade qualification, budget management experience, and CMMS proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Confident, capable maintenance leader with a strong mechanical background.
• Recognised mechanical trade qualification.
• Experience managing heavy equipment maintenance in drilling, mining, construction or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, air compressors and mechanical equipment.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, procurement and costs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerised maintenance management systems.
• Current HR Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance across drilling rigs, support equipment and mobile plant.
• Develop and implement preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Mentor workshop, maintenance and stores personnel.
• Drive improvements in fleet reliability, equipment availability and maintenance efficiency.
• Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling and asset lifecycle management.
• Manage critical spare parts, inventory, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Monitor maintenance expenditure, budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with OEM specifications, statutory requirements and client standards.
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance records, certifications and asset documentation.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance performance.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure all maintenance activities meet the highest standards.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies, ISO Quality, Environmental and Safety Management Systems.

Skills

Mechanical background

Maintenance leadership

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Procurement & costs

CMMS

Microsoft Office

HR Driver's Licence

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the only recruitment company to be formally recognised by the Australian Drilling Industry,Redfield Resources prides itself on working with the best companies, and people, within the industry. The benefits our peopleget fromworking with us are second to none.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced, motivated and hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead their maintenance, asset management, workshop and inventory operations.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, this is a key leadership position offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact on equipment reliability, operational efficiency and business performance.

The Opportunity:

As Maintenance Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the maintenance and performance of our client's drilling rigs, support equipment and mobile plant.

Your focus will be on maximising fleet availability, minimising downtime, improving maintenance systems and ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all maintenance activities across drilling rigs, support equipment and mobile plant.

Develop and implement preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programs.

Manage and mentor workshop, maintenance and stores personnel, building a strong culture of accountability and performance.

Drive improvements in fleet reliability, equipment availability and maintenance efficiency.

Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling and asset lifecycle management.

Manage critical spare parts, inventory, purchasing and supplier relationships.

Monitor maintenance expenditure, manage budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Ensure compliance with OEM specifications, statutory requirements and client standards.

Maintain accurate equipment maintenance records, certifications and asset documentation.

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance performance and operational productivity.

You will play a key role in maintaining a strong safety culture and ensuring all maintenance activities meet the highest standards.

Ensuring compliance with HSEQ policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

Maintaining compliance with relevant ISO Quality, Environmental and Safety Management Systems.

About You:

We are seeking a confident and capable maintenance leader with a strong mechanical background and demonstrated experience managing heavy equipment maintenance operations.

Recognised mechanical trade qualification.

Proven maintenance management or supervisory experience within drilling, mining, construction or heavy industry.

Strong technical knowledge of hydraulic systems, air compressors and mechanical equipment.

Experience managing maintenance budgets, procurement and operational costs.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerised maintenance management systems.

Current HR Driver's Licence.

Why Join Our Client?

This is more than a maintenance management position. It is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical business function and contribute directly to the ongoing success of a growing drilling contractor.

The opportunity offers - Leadership & Autonomy, Career Opportunity, Operational Impact, Supportive Environment & a Competitive Remuneration Package.