Maintenance Superintendent – Australia

Globe 24-7; Johannesburg; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Globe 24-7 is seeking experienced Maintenance Superintendents to join a global contractor in Australia for high-impact mining projects. This role offers a unique opportunity for leadership in heavy equipment maintenance operations, where candidates will oversee activities on-site and coordinate a team. Candidates must have 10+ years in equipment maintenance and be willing to relocate to Australia.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Modern and secure lodging facilities

Opportunity to contribute to high-impact mining projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in maintenance of earthmoving equipment.
• 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance activities for earthmoving equipment.
• Lead a team of maintenance supervisors ensuring equipment performance.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

Trade Qualification (Diesel Mechanic or Fitter)

Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma

Tools

Hitachi

Komatsu

Liebherr

Caterpillar

Job description

HME Maintenance Superintendent – Australia

Globe 24-7, in partnership with a global earthmoving contractor in Australia, is seeking experienced and qualified talent to join their team.

The Role

We are recruiting 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.

Note: Candidates must be willing to relocate to Australia.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee daily maintenance activities for a fleet of earthmoving equipment including Hitachi, Komatsu, Liebherr, Epiroc, and Caterpillar.
2. Lead and supervise a team of maintenance supervisors to ensure equipment availability and performance.
3. Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
4. Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
5. Conduct technical troubleshooting and diagnostics.
6. Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, and reporting.
7. Liaise with site operations to support overall project delivery.

Requirements

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

Rewards

• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact mining projects with a globally respected contractor.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Modern and secure lodging facilities.

Contact Us

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

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