Perth Maintenance Manager – Drill & Blast Fleet

at; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintenance Manager role based in Perth, WA, overseeing maintenance for a major drill and blast contract supporting approximately 90 operational staff. This is a critical leadership role focused on equipment reliability, safety compliance, and efficiency.

You will plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance strategies across the fleet and site infrastructure, manage parts and services for Caterpillar machinery and Sandvik drill rigs, and drive continuous improvement with a strong emphasis on HSEQ.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–3 years of maintenance management experience.
• Proven ability to develop and optimize fleet maintenance strategies.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ standards and safety practices.
• Proficiency with Caterpillar and Sandvik equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance plans for drill and blast equipment.
• Manage parts inventory and coordinate services for Caterpillar, Sandvik drill rigs, and other machinery.
• Utilize the MEX CMMS to schedule works, track asset history, and report fleet performance.
• Lead and mentor maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Collaborate with operations to align maintenance with production targets.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Caterpillar machinery

Sandvik drill rigs

CMMS (MEX)

Team management

Safety leadership

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

MEX CMMS

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Maintenance Manager role based in Perth, WA, overseeing maintenance for a major drill and blast contract supporting approximately 90 operational staff. This is a critical leadership role focused on equipment reliability, safety compliance, and efficiency.

You will plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance strategies across the fleet and site infrastructure, manage parts and services for Caterpillar machinery and Sandvik drill rigs, and drive continuous improvement with a strong emphasis on HSEQ.