Maintenance Superintendent

Coronado Global Resources Inc.; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Coronado Global Resources is seeking a hands-on CHPP Maintenance Manager in Blackwater, Queensland to lead the maintenance function and support production targets with safety at the core.

You will work closely with the Operations team to optimise plant reliability, drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop a high-performing maintenance team across the site.

The role offers a competitive package, relocation assistance and real opportunities to progress within a global mining company.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fixed plant maintenance teams within coal processing or heavy industrial operations.
• Ability to lead multidiscipline trade teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the CHPP maintenance team, fostering a strong safety and performance culture.
• Ensure maintenance activities are planned and executed safely and efficiently.
• Drive plant reliability, equipment availability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with the Operations team to deliver weekly maintenance plans and shutdown schedules.
• Manage maintenance performance against agreed KPIs, budgets and schedules.
• Maintain compliance with site standards, statutory requirements and the SHMS.
• Provide accurate reporting on maintenance, safety and operational performance.
• Develop rolling maintenance plans that maximise plant performance and minimise downtime.
• Build strong working relationships across site to support safe and efficient production outcomes.
• Coach, mentor and develop supervisors and team members to build capability and succession within the business.

Skills

Maintenance Leadership

Coal Processing

Plant Reliability

Safety Culture

Budget Management

Team Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

At Coronado Global Resources, we operate high performing mining operations where safety, accountability, and leadership are at the core of everything we do. As a leading producer of metallurgical coal, we are committed to operational excellence while providing long term career opportunities for our people.

Reporting to the Manager CHPP, you will lead the operational maintenance function across the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP), ensuring maintenance activities are safely executed while supporting the delivery of production targets.

This is a hands on leadership role where you'll work closely with the Operations team to optimise plant reliability, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and develop a high performing maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the CHPP maintenance team, fostering a strong safety and performance culture.
• Ensure maintenance activities are planned and executed safely and efficiently.
• Drive plant reliability, equipment availability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with the Operations team to deliver weekly maintenance plans and shutdown schedules.
• Manage maintenance performance against agreed KPIs, budgets and schedules.
• Maintain compliance with site standards, statutory requirements and the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS).
• Provide accurate reporting on maintenance, safety and operational performance.
• Develop rolling maintenance plans that maximise plant performance and minimise downtime.
• Build strong working relationships across site to support safe and efficient production outcomes.
• Coach, mentor and develop supervisors and team members to build capability and succession within the business.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience leading fixed plant maintenance teams within coal processing, mineral processing or heavy industrial operations.
• Experience leading multidiscipline trade teams
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.
• A sound understanding of maintenance planning, shutdown execution and asset reliability.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and maintenance performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to creating a safe, accountable and high performing workplace.

Why Join Us?

• Where You Call Home Is Up to You: Whether that’s DIDO from the Capricorn Coast, Mackay & Surrounds or living locally in the welcoming community of Blackwater. We've got options to make work-life balance achievable, no matter where you’re based.
• Relocation & Housing Support: We’ll take care of the logistics - and the cost of your move to Blackwater. You’ll have access to subsidised company housing with options to suit your lifestyle, whether that’s camp-style accommodation (with all meals & weekly cleaning included), a private unit, or a house suited to your family.
• Attractive Package: Receive a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and 5 weeks of annual leave to support your downtime and personal goals.
• Career Development: Be part of a global business with strong local roots, where you’ll have access to training, mentoring, and internal progression pathways.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay well with subsidised gym memberships and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives designed to support your physical and mental health.

Interviews may be conducted prior to applications closing, so early applications are encouraged.