Elect & Mech Maintenance Superintendent

at  Newmont Mining

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa. Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About the role
As the Superintendent Fixed Plant Maintenance Mining at Newmont Australia, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the fixed plant equipment and infrastructure at our remote Tanami site. This full-time position is a critical role in ensuring the reliable operation of our mining operations to support our strategic objectives.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and systems to optimise the availability and reliability of fixed plant equipment
• Lead a team of maintenance technicians and coordinate their activities to efficiently deliver maintenance services
• Monitor and analyse maintenance performance data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure maintenance activities adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental standards and regulations
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to plan and execute major maintenance projects
• Provide technical support and guidance to the maintenance team
• Participate in the development and mentoring of the maintenance team

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Proven track record and experience in a senior maintenance role within the mining industry in both underground and fixed plant settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities, including infrastructure expansion.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills
• Proficient in the use of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Understanding of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards

What we offer
At Newmont Australia, we are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment for our employees. This position offers an 8:6 roster, a competitive remuneration, health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Additionally, we provide generous leave entitlements and support for a healthy work-life balance.
Applications closeFebruary 06, 2025
Apply now to join our team as the Superintendent Fixed Plant Maintenance Mining.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

More About Newmont

• Website: http://www.newmont.com
• Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
• Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
• Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/

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• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and systems to optimise the availability and reliability of fixed plant equipment
• Lead a team of maintenance technicians and coordinate their activities to efficiently deliver maintenance services
• Monitor and analyse maintenance performance data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure maintenance activities adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental standards and regulations
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to plan and execute major maintenance projects
• Provide technical support and guidance to the maintenance team
• Participate in the development and mentoring of the maintenance tea