Mine Maintenance Superintendent

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 Mine Maintenance Superintendent position awaiting you at the iconic KGCM Superpit that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our Open Pits Maintenance team on the convenience of Kalgoorlie based residential 5:2, 4:3 9hr days family friendly roster.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Overseeing the mobile fleet maintenance operations.
• Providing leadership and direction to major maintenance contractors and subcontractors ensuring the availability and reliability of mobile equipment essential to the site mining operations.
• Collaborating with site mining teams, supporting them with maintenance planning, execution, and troubleshooting to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted mining activities.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are conducted in line with safety policies and procedures. Monitoring compliance with environmental regulations and work to minimize the impact of maintenance activities on the environment.
• Mentoring and developing team members through training and performance feedback.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a mobile maintenance role within the mining or heavy industry sectors, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience managing maintenance contractors, including performance monitoring, negotiations, and managing contracts.
• Strong understanding of mobile fleet maintenance (e.g., trucks, dozers, loaders, excavators and associated ancillary equipment.) maintenance planning systems, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex maintenance operations in remote locations, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• High proficiency in computer-based maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP, Pronto JD Edwards) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of safety management systems, risk assessment processes, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications:

• Trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Heavy Diesel Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant management qualifications or experience in leadership roles within the mining or heavy industry sectors are highly regarded.
• Current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to drive accountability of the KCGM Maintenance Team to deliver optimal support to the mining team through direct field leadership and engagement 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!