Maintenance Supervisor

Yancoal Australia Ltd; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance and life insurance

20 weeks paid primary carers parental'

Subsidised private health insurance

Study assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Access to financial education and bank

Salary packaging including novated/le

Service recognition rewards

Discounts program including major dept

Job summary

Yancoal Australia is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate and direct maintenance crews across our mining operations. The role focuses on ensuring equipment availability, adherence to safety standards, and efficient operations at our Blackwater site.

Successful candidates will have a relevant trade qualification, supervisory competencies, and experience in mining or heavy industry, with strong diagnostic skills and SAP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification and current Supervisor Competencies (S1, S2, S3, G2).
• Current Standard 11 (Surface) and Queensland Driver’s Licence.
• Experience in maintenance supervision within mining or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct maintenance crews to support daily operations.
• Ensure high levels of equipment availability and reliability.
• Adhere to safety and operational standards.
• Monitor and manage maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Provide guidance on fault finding and troubleshooting of heavy mining equipment.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Project leadership

Diagnostic skills

Contractor management

SAP

Communication

Time management

Education

Trade qualification

Supervisor competencies (S1,S2,S3,G2)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About The Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together.

Location: Blackwater, QLD 4717

Roster: 7/7 Day Only 12hr shifts

What does it look like to live close to our sites?

Blackwater is a rural town and locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. It is a town in a significant coal mining area in Central Queensland. The name of the township was inspired by the dark colour of local waterholes. A Mining town where generally everyone looks out for each other

Job Tasks And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and directing maintenance crews to support daily operations and ensure high levels of equipment availability and reliability.

This role requires strict adherence to safety and operational standards, including:

• Yarrabee's Safety & Health Management System
• Company policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct
• Scheduled maintenance plans
• Manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices
• Supervising and supporting maintenance teams to meet operational targets
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with relevant standards
• Monitoring and manage maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
• Providing guidance on fault finding and troubleshooting of heavy mining equipment
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure efficient operations

Skills And Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A relevant trade qualification and current Supervisor Competencies (S1, S2, S3, G2)
• Current Standard 11 (Surface) & Queensland Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated leadership experience in maintenance supervision within mining or heavy industry
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills on heavy mining equipment
• Experience with contractor management, cross-functional collaboration, and crew training coordination
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems and intermediate computer literacy
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees.

The Following Benefits Are Available To Eligible Employees

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.