HME Maintenance Superintendent – Australia

Globe 24-7; Johannesburg; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global earthmoving contractor is seeking experienced Maintenance Superintendents for on-site roles in Australia. This position offers hands-on leadership and technical oversight in maintaining heavy equipment for mining projects. Candidates must have over 10 years in equipment maintenance, strong leadership skills, and a willingness to relocate.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Modern and secure lodgings

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in maintenance of earthmoving equipment in mining.
• 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven track record with mining contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities for earthmoving equipment.
• Lead a team of maintenance supervisors.
• Manage maintenance planning and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Coordination

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Trade qualification (Diesel Mechanic or Fitter)

Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Hitachi

Komatsu

Liebherr

Caterpillar

Job description

The Company

Globe 24-7 in partnership with a global earthmoving contractor in Australia are working together to source experienced and qualified talent to join their team.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for several Maintenance Superintendents to be based on-site in Australia. These positions offer a unique opportunity to work with a respected contractor on mining projects, providing hands-on leadership and technical oversight for heavy equipment maintenance operations. You must be willing to relocate to Australia.

The Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily maintenance activities for a fleet of earthmoving equipment including Hitachi, Komatsu, Liebherr, Epiroc, and Caterpillar.
• Leading and supervising a team of maintenance supervisors to ensure equipment availability and performance.
• Coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Conducting technical troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Managing maintenance planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Liaising with site operations to support overall project delivery.

The Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in the maintenance of earthmoving equipment within the mining industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory position.
• Proven experience working for a mining contractor.
• Expertise with key OEMs such as Hitachi, Komatsu, Liebherr, and Caterpillar.
• A trade qualification (Diesel Mechanic or Fitter) is preferred; a Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma will be advantageous.
• A willingness and ability to relocate to Australia and work on a fly-in, fly-out roster.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

The Rewards

• The opportunity to contribute to high-impact mining projects with a globally respected contractor.
• The position offers a competitive remuneration package.
• Lodgings are modern and secure.

Contact Us

Please apply directly by submitting your resume, preferably as a Microsoft Word document.