Superintendent, Maintenance Planning - Olive Downs Complex

at  Thiess

SUPERINTENDENT, MAINTENANCE PLANNING - OLIVE DOWNS COMPLEX

Job ID
930114
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Australia - Moranbah, QLD
Categories
Mining Maintenance, Planning / Scheduling / Project Controls, Supervisory / Management
Applications close
14 Jul 2024 E. Australia Standard Time

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent, Maintenance Planning to ensure the scheduling of services and maintenance repairs are achieved at Pembroke Resources’ project in the Bowen Basin - the Olive Downs Complex.
Pembroke Resources’ Olive Downs Complex is a greenfield project located 40 kilometres southwest of Moranbah and commenced mining operations in early 2023. Thiess has been awarded a five-year contract to deliver full-service mining operations, including mine planning, overburden removal, drill and blast, load and haul, water management and rehabilitation, as well as the construction of the mine infrastructure.

Working a 5/2, 4/3 roster and reporting to the Maintenance Manager, your duties will include:

• Providing leadership and mentoring to a team of mobile maintenance planners to ensure short, medium, and long-term maintenance plans are developed and delivered
• Utilising the Maintenance Management System to generate planned maintenance and major component repair cost budgets
• Liaising with internal and external suppliers to ensure the parts process is organised and staged for a given maintenance scheduled week
• Monitoring and maintaining unit known work list defect reporting system and the on-site condition analysis systems to ensure information is used to update the maintenance and service schedules
• Liaising with Maintenance Supervisors to ensure short, medium, and long-term maintenance strategic objectives and key projects for Olive Downs works are communicated to maintenance crews during daily meetings
• Providing clear performance expectations to direct reports and reinforcing correct behaviour through feedback, recognition, and encouragement
• Implementing training and development needs for all direct reports
• Minimising plant costs through continually investigating alternative suppliers for competitive pricing

As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving, team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills, coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, will ensure your success in this role.

• Mechanical trade or tertiary qualifications
• Previous plant management experience, preferably within the mining industry
• Knowledge of job-specific computer programs is essential (JDE preferred