Maintenance Superintendent

Redpath Mining Inc.; Roxby Downs; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from all Australian capitalcities

8/6 roster

Competitive salary package

Modern camp facilities

Career advancement through internal/促促

Job summary

Redpath Mining Inc. invites applications for the Maintenance Superintendent role at Olympic Dam Mine. You will lead a high-performing maintenance team on a large scale underground project, driving reliability, safety, and efficiency across a diverse fleet.

Join a major contractor on site, enjoy FIFO from all Australian capital cities, an 8/6 roster, career progression, modern camp facilities and a comprehensive salary package. Redpath supports training and internal promotion opportunities.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Qualification or relevant tertiary qualification.
• Proven underground mining maintenance experience.
• Previous leadership experience managing mechanical teams.
• Strong planning, communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise work in a dynamic production environment.
• Current manual driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance.
• Commitment to Redpath's philosophy: "Consider it done - safely."

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of mechanical professionals.
• Oversee maintenance and repair activities across site equipment.
• Drive equipment reliability and fleet performance.
• Manage maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.
• Investigate equipment breakdowns and implement preventative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, training, environmental and quality systems.
• Monitor performance and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Job Description

Lead Maintenance at One of Australia's Largest Underground Mining Operations

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

Job Description

Maintenance Superintendent | Olympic Dam Mine | FIFO from All Australian Capital Cities

Lead Maintenance at One of Australia's Largest Underground Mining Operations

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

Join Redpath at Olympic Dam, one of the world's most significant underground mining operations, producing copper, gold and uranium for BHP, the world's largest mining company. As a major contractor on site, Redpath delivers critical services including shotcreting, cable bolting, batch plant operations and fleet maintenance.

This is your opportunity to lead a high performing maintenance team on a large scale underground project while enjoying excellent career progression, FIFO flexibility and an attractive salary package.

Why Join Redpath?

• FIFO from all Australian capital cities
• 8/6 roster offering work life balance
• Competitive salary package
• Modern camp facilities
• Long term project stability at Olympic Dam
• Career advancement through internal promotion opportunities
• Ongoing training, development and leadership support
• Salary sacrifice options for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
• Discounted BUPA health insurance
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement (up to $200)
• Employee Assistance Program - 4 free sessions annually for you and your family
• Redzone Reward Program - discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Service Milestone Bonuses:
  • $3k @ 5 years
  • $10k @ 10 years
  • $15k @ 15 years
  • $20k @ 20 years

Responsibilities

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Maintenance Superintendent will drive a safe, productive and reliable maintenance operation across a diverse underground fleet.

You will provide leadership, technical expertise and strategic direction to ensure equipment reliability, maintenance excellence and compliance with safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of mechanical professionals
• Oversee maintenance and repair activities across site equipment
• Drive equipment reliability and fleet performance
• Manage maintenance planning, scheduling and execution
• Investigate equipment breakdowns and implement preventative solutions
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, training, environmental and quality systems
• Monitor performance and deliver continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

About You

You are a motivated maintenance leader with a strong underground mining background and a passion for developing people.

You'll Ideally Have

• Mechanical Trade Qualification or relevant tertiary qualification
• Proven underground mining maintenance experience
• Previous leadership experience managing mechanical teams
• Strong planning, communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritise work in a dynamic production environment
• Current manual driver's licence
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance
• A commitment to Redpath's philosophy: "Consider it done - safely."

Build Your Future with Redpath

If you're looking to lead a skilled team, make a genuine impact on a world class mining project and join a company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you.

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

About Redpath

The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors.

Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast paced business environment.