Maintenance Superintendent

Gold Fields; St. Ives; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global gold producer is seeking an experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead their surface heavy vehicle maintenance team. The role requires a commitment to safety and proven leadership in mobile maintenance, along with strong knowledge of mining regulations. This position offers competitive compensation, along with a FIFO roster from Perth, and opportunities for ongoing career development in a values-driven workplace.

Benefits

Job security

Industry-competitive salary

Private health insurance allowance

Flexible leave benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mining maintenance.
• At least 5 years in a senior supervisory or superintendent role.
• Strong understanding of mining regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the surface mobile maintenance team.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement through reliability-based maintenance.

Skills

Safety commitment

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Communication

Education

Trade qualification or degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Gold Fields – St Ives Gold Mine

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with a strong presence in Australia. St Ives Gold Mine, located near Kambalda in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, is a cornerstone asset known for its innovation, safety culture, and operational excellence. We are committed to sustainable mining and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and respected.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and safety-focused Maintenance Superintendent to lead our surface heavy vehicle mobile equipment maintenance team. Reporting to the Manager Maintenance, you will be responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance strategies aligned with site and business objectives.

This is a pivotal leadership role where your expertise in mobile maintenance and ability to drive team performance will directly impact production reliability and asset lifecycle performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the surface mobile maintenance team, ensuring a strong safety culture and compliance with all OHS and environmental standards.
• Lead by example to create an inclusive work environment that supports a culture of care and respect.
• Oversee maintenance of mobile equipment and associated fixed infrastructure to meet safety, availability, and cost targets.
• Develop and implement effective maintenance strategies, schedules, and inspection programs based on OEM guidelines, site standards, and legislative requirements.
• Deliver accurate operational and capital budgets and manage asset lifecycle planning.
• Drive continuous improvement through reliability-based maintenance and process optimisation.
• Support workforce planning, performance management, apprenticeships, and training programs to build a skilled and motivated team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align maintenance strategies with overall mine plans

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Relevant trade qualification and / or degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mining maintenance with at least 5 years in a senior supervisory or superintendent role.
• Strong knowledge of mining regulations, statutory compliance, and maintenance best practices.
• Proven experience managing heavy mobile equipment fleets.
• Proficiency in maintenance planning systems, SAP highly desirable
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making skills.

What We Offer

• A values-driven workplace with a strong safety and team culture.
• Job security with a successful, global gold producer operating long-life mines.
• Industry-competitive salary and performance-based incentives (annual bonus and LTI)
• 4:3 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO from Kalgoorlie/Kambalda.
• Private health insurance allowance and site allowance.
• Flexible leave benefits, including paid parental leave.
• Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities.
• Pro rata long service leave after 5 years’ service, salary continuance scheme, life insurance cover, and salary sacrifice options.

How to Apply

Take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting impact at one of WA’s leading gold mining operations.

Apply now via the Gold Fields Careers portal.

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.