Remote FIFO Maintenance Supervisor – Drill Rigs

Ranger Exploration Drilling Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranger Exploration Drilling is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor/Senior Maintenance to coordinate maintenance across remote WA drill sites. You’ll lead maintenance activities on heavy mobile equipment, with emphasis on reliability and safety while supporting Diamond and RC drill rigs.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical/ diesel/electrical trade qualification, strong breakdown and preventive maintenance experience, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance supervisor or senior maintenance.
• Experience in mining, drilling, heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience with diamond and RC drill rigs is highly regarded.
• Trade qualification in Mechanical, Heavy Diesel, Electrical or similar.
• Strong breakdown and preventative maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting remote/FIFO operations.
• Excellent communication and planning skills.
• Proactive approach to reliability and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planned maintenance and breakdown response across remote sites.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to site teams.
• Monitor equipment reliability, availability and maintenance performance.
• Coordinate parts, component repairs, suppliers and contractors.
• Support major maintenance, rebuilds and equipment upgrades.
• Identifying recurring equipment issues and driving reliability improvements.
• Providing leadership, coaching and support to site-based maintenance personnel.
• Ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely and to company and client standards.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Remote/FIFO ops

Heavy diesel

Electrical trades

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical/Heavy Diesel/Electrical)

Tools

Diamond drill rigs

RC drill rigs

Job description

Ranger Exploration Drilling is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor/Senior Maintenance to coordinate maintenance across remote WA drill sites. You’ll lead maintenance activities on heavy mobile equipment, with emphasis on reliability and safety while supporting Diamond and RC drill rigs.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical/ diesel/electrical trade qualification, strong breakdown and preventive maintenance experience, and a proactive approach to problem solving.