Mining Field Service Supervisor & Maintenance Leader

FLSmidth Pty Limited; Canning; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSmidth Pty Limited in Australia is seeking an experienced Service Supervisor to lead and coordinate field service and maintenance activities across customer sites and workshop operations. You will supervise Mechanical and Screen Service teams, ensuring safe, efficient delivery and strong customer relations.

You will bring trade qualifications, mining industry supervision experience and a hands-on leadership style, with travel to sites as required and a commitment to safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or a related mechanical discipline.
• Previous experience supervising a site service or maintenance team within the mining industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading tradespeople in field service, maintenance or shutdown environments.
• CHPP shutdown experience is highly regarded.
• Relevant coal mine inductions and current competencies.
• Strong understanding of mining safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Ability to plan and coordinate resources across changing operational priorities.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team‑development capability.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate planned and unplanned service and maintenance activities across customer sites and workshop operations.
• Supervise Mechanical and Screen Service teams, ensuring safe execution, productivity and effective utilisation of resources.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership through Safety Leadership Tours, Toolbox Talks and active participation in safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with FLS and customer HSE requirements, procedures, standards and applicable legislation.
• Ensure incidents and hazards are reported, investigated and followed through with appropriate corrective actions.
• Plan and allocate work to Service Technicians, balancing changing priorities, customer requirements and available resources.
• Work closely with planning teams to coordinate predictive and preventative maintenance activities, shutdown preparation, labour, parts, tools and equipment.
• Monitor daily maintenance activities and ensure work is completed efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards.
• Review service documentation, inspection reports and condition‑monitoring information before presentation to customers.
• Promote a strong “right first time” approach and identify opportunities to improve procedures, maintenance practices and service quality.
• Coach, develop and provide constructive feedback to team members, supporting both technical capability and professional development.
• Build an engaged and collaborative team culture based on trust, accountability and teamwork.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and provide practical solutions to customer requirements.
• Ensure all customer interactions are professional and reinforce FLS's credibility as a trusted service partner.
• Identify customer needs and market intelligence that may create additional value and business opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and other internal teams to identify equipment trends and develop improved maintenance strategies.
• Provide hands‑on technical support when required, including supporting other FLS supervisors and teams across customer sites.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Planning & prioritization

Customer relations

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or related mechanical discipline

Job description

FLSmidth Pty Limited in Australia is seeking an experienced Service Supervisor to lead and coordinate field service and maintenance activities across customer sites and workshop operations. You will supervise Mechanical and Screen Service teams, ensuring safe, efficient delivery and strong customer relations.

You will bring trade qualifications, mining industry supervision experience and a hands-on leadership style, with travel to sites as required and a commitment to safety and continuous