Maintenance Supervisor

MACA; Nullagine; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Wellbeing centre

Salary sacrifice

Refer-a-friend bonus

Health insurance discount

Job summary

MACA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the McPhee Creek Iron Ore Project, WA, to join on a permanent full-time basis. The role operates on an 8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster from Perth, with the site located 30km north of Nullagine in the Pilbara.

Lead maintenance crews, enforce HSE standards, and drive equipment availability in a busy mining operation. You will provide coaching, plan preventative and corrective maintenance, inspect drill equipment, and report issues while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Leads and coordinates maintenance crews in a mining environment.
• Ensures safe, compliant maintenance operations with HSE procedures.
• Provides technical guidance and on‑the‑job training to crews.
• Plans, schedules and supports preventative and corrective activities to minimise downtime.
• Inspects and audits drill equipment and facilities; reports defects and rectifies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance crews, ensuring effective utilisation of personnel and equipment, clear communication of work requirements, and competency in assigned maintenance tasks.
• Oversee safe, compliant maintenance operations by enforcing HSE procedures, isolations, permits, and risk controls in line with site and legislative requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to maintenance personnel, while monitoring shift performance to achieve planned maintenance and equipment availability targets.
• Plan, schedule, and support preventative and corrective maintenance activities in collaboration with operations and reliability teams to minimise downtime.
• Inspect, audit, and verify the condition of drill equipment, tools, and maintenance facilities, ensuring defects are identified, reported, and rectified.
• Report maintenance issues and deviations from plans, complete required documentation, and lead investigations into equipment failures, incidents, or near misses.

Skills

Mining leadership

Maintenance diagnostics

Drill equipment knowledge

Attention to detail

Ownership of drills

Pre-shift safety meetings

Education

Trade-qualified in mechanical

Tools

AMT experience

Pronto experience

Job description

The Role & Project

MACA are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join the team in a permanent full-time role at McPhee Creek Iron Ore Project working an 8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster from Perth.

The Role & Project

MACA are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join the team in a permanent full-time role at McPhee Creek Iron Ore Project working an 8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster from Perth.
The McPhee Creek Iron Ore Project is located 30km north of Nullagine in the north-east Pilbara region of WA.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance crews, ensuring effective utilisation of personnel and equipment, clear communication of work requirements, and competency in assigned maintenance tasks.
• Oversee safe, compliant maintenance operations by enforcing HSE procedures, isolations, permits, and risk controls in line with site and legislative requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to maintenance personnel, while monitoring shift performance to achieve planned maintenance and equipment availability targets.
• Plan, schedule, and support preventative and corrective maintenance activities in collaboration with operations and reliability teams to minimise downtime.
• Inspect, audit, and verify the condition of drill equipment, tools, and maintenance facilities, ensuring defects are identified, reported, and rectified.
• Report maintenance issues and deviations from plans, complete required documentation, and lead investigations into equipment failures, incidents, or near misses.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Experience leading a team in a mining production environment.
• Extensive experience in breakdowns, diagnostics and repair abilities.
• Trade qualified in a mechanical discipline is highly desirable.
• A current WA drivers’ licence and relevant high-risk tickets.
• Attend and contribute to pre-shift, toolbox and safety meetings.
• Good attention to detail and ability to deliver high standards
• Willingness to take ownership of the drills
• AMT and Pronto experience is desirable

What We Will Offer You

• A competitive salary and access to a range of corporate discounts and cashback offers from over 350 popular retailers.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Access to a dedicated online employee Wellbeing Centre providing education, support and tools to help you live a healthier life.
• Access to salary sacrificing benefits.
• Refer and earn program allowing you to earn up to $2,500 for referring new employees to MACA positions.
• Save up to 10% on your Health Insurance with BUPA, HBF or HCF.

Make Your Mark.

If you want to come with us on our journey,

We’re ready when you are.

MACA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages all females and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.