Fixed Plant Maintenance Superintendent

Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold / Copper mines, located 160km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes, namely the Deflector and Deflector Southwest deposits.

Reporting to the Processing Manager, the

• Fixed Plant Maintenance Superintendent
• will oversee a skilled team of Maintenance Planners, mechanical fitters, boilermakers, and electricians. This role involves supervising the maintenance of the plant, borefields, site infrastructure, and village. Additionally, you will focus on achieving budgetary objectives and providing feedback and guidance to senior management regarding maintenance issues.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Deflector Processing and be integral to the success of the Processing Team by keeping the plant at optimal availability and reliability.

This position will be offered on 8 : 6, 4 : 3 FIFO roster from Perth.

• Key responsibilities of this role will include
• Formulate, develop and implement effective maintenance strategies for the areas of responsibility, and relevant to the equipment maintained.
• Maintain optimum output for the processing plant by ensuring effective Maintenance programs and breakdown response is achieved.
• Review maintenance practices and optimise where appropriate.
• Ensure Maintenance cost targets are met.
• Preparation and presentation of Maintenance reports.
• Implement maintenance schedules, and record maintenance activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Take an active role in short and long term planning of Maintenance activities, including Crushing circuit and Mill shutdowns.
• Lead by example in demonstrating a hands-on approach to resolving maintenance issues. Allocating priority to work orders, in line with core business needs.
• Coordinate and oversee the maintenance effort between the Mechanical, Electrical and Village maintenance sections of the Maintenance department.
• Provide direct leadership and guidance to the Maintenance Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor and Leading Hand Fitters.
• Develop close working relationships with supply personnel and production personnel.
• Ensure all workshop facilities and equipment is maintained and in good working order.
• About You
• Minimum of 10+ years previous site maintenance experience, including a minimum 4 years in a senior supervisory role.
• Mechanical Trade Qualification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the WA Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations and Classified Plant and Registered Plant legislation.
• Excellent knowledge of crushing, ball milling, flotation and filtration circuits.
• Demonstrated organisational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office and maintenance systems, preferably Pronto or SWM.
• Cert IV in Frontline Management.
• Hold a CN Franna ticket or higher.
• Confined space, Working at Heights, EWP, Forklift, Rigging & Dogging tickets are essential.
• Experience with pump and hydraulic system fault-finding will be highly regarded.
• Hold a current C Class driver's license and Senior First Aid Certificate; and
• HR driver's licence and High Risk licenses will be highly desirable.
• What We Offer
• Competitive Salary
• Long Term incentive plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees.;
• Novated Lease Vehicles
• Trade tools
• FIFO Travel
• Portable Electronic Devices
• Self-Education
• Airport Lounger Membership
• Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

• Vaults Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.