Maintenance Supervisor

Emeco Underground; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Camp accommodation provided

Health insurance discounts

Novated leasing options

Salary packaging

Job summary

Emeco Underground seeks a strong leader to supervise maintenance across 80+ machines on a 7 on, 7 off roster. You’ll provide on-site leadership, mentor the team and ensure safety-first practices while delivering reliable, cost-effective maintenance.

Join a passionate, professional team at a site near Mackay, with an attractive salary package including a company vehicle and camp accommodation. You’ll manage client relationships and align maintenance work with budget targets.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised trade qualification with 5+ years' experience managing heavy equipment maintenance.
• Mining Supervisor Certifications – G1, G8, G9 and G2.
• Standard 11 Competency.
• Strong knowledge of heavy earthmoving equipment used in mining.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and understand operational needs.
• Solid understanding of HSET standards within QLD mining.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen aligned with project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing, hands-on supervision with a strong on-the-floor presence and visible leadership.
• Lead, manage and coordinate maintenance across 80+ machines, ensuring safe, efficient repairs.
• Mentor the maintenance team and develop productive, accountable practices across site.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure high safety standards are maintained.
• Meet maintenance and reliability targets on time and within budget, working with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Enjoy working with people as much as the machines? We are looking for a strong leader who isn’t afraid to step forward, lead the way and pass on the knowledge to their team. If you’re an experienced Leading Hand looking for your next step or Maintenance supervisor looking for your next challenge, then we want to hear from you!

About The Role

• Provide ongoing, hands-on supervision with a strong on-the-floor presence, maintaining visibility across site, keeping eyes on equipment, and maintaining a thorough understanding of each scope of work to ensure successful plan execution.
• Lead, manage and coordinate employees, facilities and maintenance activities across 80+ machines, ensuring preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs are completed safely, efficiently, cost-effectively and to a high professional standard.
• Provide visible leadership, mentoring and support to the maintenance team, working closely with Leading Hands to develop and maintain efficient, productive and accountable maintenance practices across site.
• Actively promote a strong safety-first culture, leading by example and ensuring safe work practices, compliance and high levels of safety awareness are consistently maintained.
• Ensure maintenance, reliability and optimisation targets are achieved on time and within budget, while working collaboratively with Emeco customers and key stakeholders to support broader organisational objectives.

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant, nationally recognised trade qualification, with at least 5 years' experience managing heavy equipment maintenance in both workshop and field environments.
• Mining Supervisor Certifications – G1, G8, G9 and G2.
• Standard 11 Competency.
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy earthmoving equipment commonly used in mining operations.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and understand operational needs.
• Solid understanding of HSET standards within QLD mining.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen aligned with project goals and budget targets.

Why Join Us

• Permanent full-time opportunity working a 7 on, 7 off roster (rotating day and night)
• Site based role with camp accommodation provided (within driving distance from Mackay)
• Attractive salary package including a company vehicle
• Work with a passionate, professional team in a supportive and safety-first culture
• Access to a range of employee benefits including salary packaging & novated leasing options
• Lifestyle perks – including health insurance discounts, gym memberships & travel club access