Maintenance Superintendent

Emeco; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Strong technical support network

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Job summary

Emeco in Queensland is seeking an experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead mobile plant maintenance across our mining sites. You will drive reliability, operational efficiency and a strong safety culture while delivering visible leadership from the front.

The role requires a hands-on leader with a track record in heavy equipment, inspections, team coaching, and continuous improvement. Competitive remuneration and a supportive network are on offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in heavy mobile equipment maintenance with leadership exposure.
• Strong commitment to safety with ability to identify risks and drive outcomes.
• Proven ability to build client and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience developing maintenance processes and continuous improvement for mining operations.
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.
• Commercial awareness balancing operational performance and customer expectations.
• Adaptable leader in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent communication to influence and collaborate across levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate overall site maintenance activities to ensure equipment is maintained to the highest standard.
• Carry out regular inspections of all mobile equipment on site to ensure condition and presentation standards.
• Lead maintenance team, provide leadership and technical support; ensure team ownership of tasks.
• Actively demonstrate and promote a high level of safety awareness and safe work practices.
• Be involved in accident/incident investigations with the regional HSE Superintendent.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Maintenance management

Communication

Job description

Full-Time | Attractive Remuneration | Lead from the Front

Your next opportunity starts here. Join us at Emeco as an experienced and driven Maintenance Superintendent to take the lead across our Queensland Sites.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing mobile plant maintenance operations on our major mining projects ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and a strong safety culture across site.

If you’re ready to step into a high-impact leadership position where your expertise truly makes a difference, this is your opportunity.

The Perks:

• Attractive remuneration package, Monday to Friday position.
• Join a team with a strong technical support network
• Access to a range of employee benefits including salary packaging and novated leasing options

Key responsibilities include:

• Co-ordinate overall site maintenance activities to ensure the equipment is always maintained to the highest possible standard.
• Carry out regular inspections of all mobile equipment on site to ensure repair and machine standards of condition and presentation are maintained.
• Take responsibility for maximising the performance of the maintenance team, provide leadership and technical support and ensure that your team takes responsibility for their tasks.
• Actively demonstrate and promote a high level of safety awareness and encourage safe work practices.
• Be actively involved in all accident/incident investigations in conjunction with regional HSE Superintendent.

What we’ll need from you:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in heavy mobile equipment maintenance, including strong leadership or supervisory role exposure
• Strong commitment to safety, with the ability to identify risks and drive proactive safety outcomes.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience developing and implementing operational standards, maintenance processes and continuous improvement initiatives while having a solid understanding of mining operations, equipment performance and maintenance best practice.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical information and make informed decisions.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational performance and customer expectations.
• Adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced, changing operational environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, mentor and collaborate across all levels.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and provide a current National Police Check.

Salary

Competitive salary package on offer