Maintenance Coordinator / Superintendent

ABOUT SO4

SO4 are driving toward the production of world class Sulphate of Potash (SOP). Our Lake Way asset is in the Goldfields region of Western Australia, 15 kilometres south of Wiluna. We are entering an exciting new phase in our progress, as we will be into our production ramp-up in a few days. 

SO4 is a fast-growing Perth based company, developing its clean, green Lake Way SOP Project, enabling sustainable food production.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent/Plant Manager you will work B2B on an 8/6 FIFO roster ex Perth to Wiluna or DIDO from the surrounding area.  The position is ultimately responsible for ensuring the availability and reliability of equipment and to lead the mechanical and electrical teams safely and compliantly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the maintenance team, providing mentoring and guidance to reach targeted outcomes and results.
• Delivery of best practice maintenance outcomes for the operation.
• Carry out inspections of assets to ensure functionality and identify and resolve issue.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies and schedules.
• Implementation of the Maintenance Management Plan for the operation including planned maintenance, inspection schedules, shutdown planning, statutory responsibilities, and reliability strategies.
• Execute planned maintenance activities including shutdowns to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Manage maintenance costs, avoiding rework and the unnecessary use of parts/services.
• Ensure the cost of shutdowns is budgeted and delivered in line with agreed budgets maintenance program.
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Monitor and manage all contractor costs to ensure the best possible quality return on expenditure when engaging contractors to carry out work.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a candidate with minimum 3 years as Maintenance  Supervisor or Superintendent working within the mining industry with demonstrated experience in generating maintenance budgets and forecasts. You will have the ability to communicate with a confident and compelling  message to a wide range of stakeholders.

To be successful you will have:

• An Australian recognised Engineering Trade Certificate - Mechanical, Fitting & Machining, Electrical or Fabrication Trades.
• Certificate IV Frontline management (desirable).
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Driver’s License.
• Advanced computer literacy and business software knowledge of CMMS systems and software.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
• Experience using Pronto on a proficient level.
• Working knowledge using Aconex (desirable).
• In-depth understanding of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022.
• Sound comprehension of maintenance methodologies.
• Solid grasp of the practicalities of risk management, dependability management, and maintenance strategies.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Our culture is inclusive, friendly, and fun. We are passionate about our work and work hard to achieve our individual and team goals. We help each other out and share our knowledge. We are looking for someone who works in the same way and has a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and an ethical approach. In addition, fosters close working relationships.

Our benefits continue to grow, some of these include; 

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Healthy salary
• FIFO ex Perth, short commute direct to site
• 8/6 roster
• Team social events 
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, including return to work incentive. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness App.
• Manager Assistance Program (MAP).
• Participation in the Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP).
• Salary Packaging (Novated Lease Vehicles, Electronic Devices, Education Expenses, FIFO Travel and FIFO Airport Car Parking).
• Salary Sacrificing (Superannuation). 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are ready to be part of this exciting phase, APPLY NOW! We want to learn all about you! Please submit a cover letter outlining your fit for this position and your current resume.

SO4 celebrates diversity and encourages applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Agency referrals are not being accepted for this position. All interested candidates will be considered via direct application only.