Maintenance (Mechanical) Supervisor (KCGM)

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

We have an enticing residential Maintenance (Mechanical) Supervisor position awaiting you at the world class KCGM Operation that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed technical team on the convenience of an 7/7 (12-hour days) roster. 

Here’s what awaits you:

• Manage maintenance personnel to ensure the effective maintenance of plant and ancillaries so that business targets and goals are achieved to maximum effect. Work closely with the Process Supervisor/s to ensure the process plant and facilities available are such that the key resources and assets are effectively utilised and optimised.
• Lead the team in the maintenance of a safe and productive work environment by ensuring the development and implementation of safe work practices/procedures that meet statutory and company OHS&E requirements.
• Lead the team’s safety compliance through actively monitoring work practices, participating in safety programmes, following up on improvement initiatives, and leading any OHS&E incident investigations.
• Display a clear commitment to responsible environmental management. Operate in accordance with the Company’s Environment Policy, and comply with other site environmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the planning process that enables production and processing optimisation. Operate in accordance with Company’s Stakeholder Policy.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: Sound understanding of fixed plant maintenance principals and their application in practice. Sound knowledge of operation of fixed processing plant equipment. High level of knowledge in statutory safety and environmental requirements relevant to plant maintenance and classified plant. Good level of knowledge in computer literacy, in particular Pronto and MS Office. Ability to plan and or anticipate likely scenarios as related to all key responsibility areas. Effective time management and good communication skills.

Qualifications: Frontline management or equivalent desirable. Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence. Mechanical Trade qualification and DMIRS statutory supervisor record of examination.

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to be part of an exciting new growth project and contribute to Northern Star’s dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.    
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!