Mine Site Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) | 2 on/2 off

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

On-site gym

Recreational facilities

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking experienced Mechanical Supervisors for McArthur River Mine. You will lead the Mechanical Workshop team, oversee safety, drive operational excellence, and manage major mechanical works. The role emphasizes Caterpillar systems knowledge and continuous improvement within a mining environment.

The position offers a permanent, full-time role on a 2 on / 2 off rotating roster, with on-site camp facilities and comprehensive health and safety commitments.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in mining or heavy earthmoving environments.
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar systems, parts and service processes.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.
• Excellent communication, documentation and time management across priorities.
• Initiative-driven with focus on quality, reliability and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team – provide active management, leadership, coaching, and guidance to workshop employees and contractors while ensuring company policies and procedures are upheld.
• Drive safety and compliance – maintain a strong focus on health and safety, ensuring governance and compliance across all mechanical activities and installations.
• Deliver operational excellence – ensure KPIs, targets, timeframes, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Manage major projects – maintain single point accountability for all major mechanical works, ensuring continuity, progress, and clear communication.
• Improve performance and quality – work closely with the team to enhance efficiency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Develop workforce capability – create and manage a Mechanical Skills Training Matrix to build team capability and performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Caterpillar systems knowledge

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking experienced Mechanical Supervisors for McArthur River Mine. You will lead the Mechanical Workshop team, oversee safety, drive operational excellence, and manage major mechanical works. The role emphasizes Caterpillar systems knowledge and continuous improvement within a mining environment.

The position offers a permanent, full-time role on a 2 on / 2 off rotating roster, with on-site camp facilities and comprehensive health and safety commitments.