Maintenance Lead - Mechanical

Maintenance Lead - Mechanical

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

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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 growth and success.

The Opportunity?

Northern Star currently has a newly created opportunity for an experienced senior Maintenance professional to join our Technical Services Department in the role of Maintenance Lead – Mechanical. Reporting to the Group Manager - Assets, this key position will provide expert technical advice, information & solutions to improve & optimise maintenance planning across projects to minimise plant downtime, as well as extend equipment life across all NSR processing facilities.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop and implement maintenance plans and schedules to ensure the reliability and optimal performance of mechanical equipment.
• Oversee and execute preventive maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime and extend equipment life.
• Utilise predictive maintenance techniques to anticipate and prevent equipment failures.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues, implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of mechanical equipment and maintenance work areas, addressing any hazards or non-compliances.
• Oversee inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
• Train and mentor maintenance team members, promoting skill development and adherence to best practices.
• Analyse maintenance data to identify trends, optimize performance, and recommend improvements.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes and equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure maintenance activities are aligned with overall business objectives.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess maintenance operations and ensure adherence to best practices and schedules.
• Prepare detailed reports on maintenance performance, equipment reliability, and compliance, providing actionable insights for management.

About you?

With extensive (5+ years) experience in senior maintenance roles, your career has been resources focused with considerable time spent on site.  Your broad experience has given you a thorough understanding of best-practice principles, and you possess a genuine passion for driving change and delivering quality outcomes across your remit.

The following will also see you set for success in this role:

• Extensive experience in a similar senior maintenance role, within the mining industry.
• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Reliability Engineering is preferred, however we would also consider a strong candidate from a mechanical trade background, who has relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience or exposure to the gold mining industry, would be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication & people skills, with the ability to engage, influence & build strong, functional relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to collaborate effectively, drive & manage change and motivate your team to achieve consistent success.
• Innovative in thought, with an agile mindset, you possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills, and the ability to think outside the box.
• Well organised with a keen attention to detail, you naturally look to mitigate & control potential risk.
• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you multitask effectively, and are comfortable driving quality outcomes in a dynamic, target driven environment.
• Possess a high level of computer literacy across the MS Office Suite, with experience using Pronto highly regarded.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star..

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

• Ongoing opportunities for personal & professional development.
• Heavily subsidised top-tier cover Health Insurance with GU Health, for you & your immediate family.
• A quarterly Gold Price Variable Bonus.
• An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.

Interested?

Northern Star’s pre-employment process includes completing a full pre-employment medical, confirmation you hold the relevant Australian work rights, and the ability to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.    

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer and fosters an environment that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse workforce.  

We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage your application, by clicking the yellow 'Apply Now' button.