Surface Maintenance Supervisor - Mining (Permanent)

Develop Global Limited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Flexible lifestyle

Remuneration package

Parental Leave

Steady production in 2026

Mine life 10 years

Job summary

DEVELOP's Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine is located in the Lachlan Fold belt in NSW. We require a Surface Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate and lead mechanical maintenance for the processing plant, focusing on asset support and reliability.

You will oversee five key performance dimensions and drive safety, cost targets, and plant availability while mentoring trades and apprentices. This permanent, full-time role offers growth in a expanding operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Fixed Plant Mechanical Supervisor role.
• Formal Mechanical Trade or Engineering Qualification.
• Strong leadership skills with integrity and respect.
• Able to coach, mentor and build team morale.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Competent using CMMS and Microsoft Office systems.
• Sound understanding of NSW Mine Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Drive the overall asset performance and cost targets of the Maintenance Operations while providing visible leadership and coaching to the Processing Maintenance Team members.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with site procedures, standards and statutory requirements.
• Drive plant reliability and asset performance at the lowest practical lifecycle cost.
• Utilise CMMS (Pronto) for planning, execution and work order closure.
• Review schedules, manage backlog, develop and review shutdown scopes, liaise with Maintenance Planners.
• Mentor Leading Hands, Trades and Apprentices, building a strong, accountable team culture.
• Manage labour allocation, tooling, and breakdown response.
• Control maintenance costs and minimise rework.
• Review and sign off SWPs/JHAs/FLRAs and uphold all safety standards.
• Maintain strong health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning and functional checks before equipment is returned to service.

Skills

Fixed Plant Mechanical Supervisor

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Health & safety mindset

Education

Formal Mechanical Trade or Engineering Qualification

Tools

CMMS Pronto

Microsoft Office

Job description

DEVELOP's Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine is located in the Lachlan Fold belt in NSW. We require a Surface Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate and lead mechanical maintenance for the processing plant, focusing on asset support and reliability.

You will oversee five key performance dimensions and drive safety, cost targets, and plant availability while mentoring trades and apprentices. This permanent, full-time role offers growth in a expanding operation.