Maintenance Superintendent

DRA Global; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DRA Global is seeking an experienced Maintenance Superintendent for Carmichael Coal Mine. You will lead maintenance across CHPP and fixed plant infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient execution of maintenance activities.

The role is hands-on, fast-paced, and focused on plant reliability, team performance, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to effectively execute maintenance strategies while upholding safety, governance, and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or relevant tertiary qualification in mechanical or electrical.
• Leadership experience in mining or fixed plant operations.
• Knowledge of maintenance execution, shutdown planning, reliability and lifecycle management.
• Ability to lead in high-pressure environments with safety governance.
• Experience coordinating contractors and resources.
• Current G1, G8, G9 / G2 Supervisor qualifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Current Queensland Coal Board Medical and Standard 11.
• Police clearance, Functional Capacity Evaluation and drug/alcohol screen required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver site maintenance strategies to improve plant reliability.
• Manage planned maintenance schedules, including shutdowns, and drive efficiency.
• Lead maintenance performance improvements and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate unplanned maintenance and breakdown response with operations.
• Manage contractors and maintenance crews to high safety standards.
• Prepare maintenance data and monthly client reports; support budgeting and forecast planning.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Shutdown planning

Contractor management

Safety governance

Team mentoring

Education

Trade qualification or relevant tertiary qualification (mechanical/electrical)

Queensland Coal Board Medical & Standard 11

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Revolutionise your career with DRA Global Limited a leading international engineering, project delivery, and operations management group specialising in the mining, minerals, and metals industry. With a remarkable legacy spanning over four decades and a global presence across Africa, the Middle East, North and South America, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific, we offer an unparalleled experience for growth and innovation.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Superintendent to join our team at Carmichael Coal Mine. Reporting to and working closely with the CHPP Manager, this role is responsible for leading the safe, efficient and reliable execution of maintenance activities across the CHPP and associated fixed plant infrastructure.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and takes pride in driving plant reliability, team performance and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure maintenance strategies are effectively executed while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and operational excellence.

Working a 9-day fortnight, this position offers flights from Townsville or Rockhampton to site, with camp accommodation and meals provided whilst onsite.

Duties will include but not be limited to:-

• Supporting the development and delivery of site maintenance strategies
• Managing planned maintenance schedules, including shutdowns, to improve plant reliability
• Driving shutdown efficiency and maintenance performance improvements
• Managing unplanned maintenance and breakdown response
• Working closely with key stakeholders on manning, planning, and scheduling upcoming works
• Preparing maintenance data and monthly client reports
• Supporting maintenance budgeting and forecast planning
• Managing contractors to deliver work safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Leading and mentoring mixed-trade maintenance crews
• Leading and contributing to root cause analysis for maintenance-related failures
• Leading and mentoring teams to build a strong, positive maintenance culture
• Identifying and delivering continuous improvement initiatives in safety, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture across all maintenance activities

To be successful in this role, you will have:-

• Trade qualification and/or relevant tertiary qualifications in a mechanical or electrical discipline
• Previous experience in a similar leadership role within mining or fixed plant operations
• Strong knowledge of maintenance execution, shutdown planning, reliability, and lifecycle management
• The ability to lead teams in high-pressure operational environments while maintaining strong safety and governance standards
• Experience coordinating contractors, labour resources, and maintenance priorities across multiple work fronts
• Current G1, G8, G9 / G2 Supervisor qualifications (formerly S1, S2, S3)
• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar maintenance planning tools (highly regarded)
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (highly regarded)
• Current Queensland Coal Board Medical and Standard 11

Please note, that as apart of our recruitment process you will be required to complete a police clearance, Functional Capacity Evaluation and drug and alcohol screen.

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.

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