Maintenance Superintendent

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Oaky Creek Coal, a Glencore Managed Operation, produces high quality export coking coal. We are a large, dynamic mine with a proven track record. We're professional, take personal ownership and we're committed to providing exceptional outcomes all while delivering safe coal. At Oaky we know it's our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes flexibility and teamwork and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return. We recognise and reward exceptional work.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, an exciting opportunity exists for a Maintenance Superintendent at Oaky Creek North Mine. You must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and successfully lead a team to deliver our business objectives.

You will be responsible for:

• Oversight a team of maintenance planners and engineers to ensure equipment maintenance strategies are up to date, sufficiently detailed, completed on time and rescheduled or closed off where required.
• The effective roll out of new and existing equipment maintenance strategies and reduce the risk to the business by ensuring the introduction to site process is adhered to.
• Monitoring the execution of the maintenance strategy and work order compliance by liaising with operational stakeholders on a daily basis and escalating where necessary so that equipment health is understood at all times.
• Ownership of the production delay data as well as the root cause analysis process in order to create meaningful actions that add value, improve safety and increase uptime.
• ​Driving reliability centred maintenance wherever possible via the use of FMECA logic.
• Ensuring work order maintenance hours are realistic so that annual budgeted maintenance hours are accurate and achievable (Time Usage Model verification)

About you:
At Oaky Creek Coal, we hire for attitude and train for skill. We look for people who are adaptable, self-driven and think critically. As the Maintenance Superintendent, you will have:

• A comprehensive knowledge of preventative maintenance strategies and computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) - SAP preferred.
• Previous experience performing the same or similar roles in an underground mining operation is preferred.
• A knowledge of underground coal mining equipment is beneficial.
• A sound knowledge of risk identification processes, safe work practices and relevant Australian standards.
• An ability to influence others and drive change.
• An appreciation of the bigger picture.
• High levels of resourcefulness, versatility, initiative, personal organisation, and diplomacy.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

Just as importantly, we've worked hard to make sure you feel valued. In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Highly competitive mining salary plus annual short-term performance bonus
• Company sponsored FIFO from BNE to EMD
• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave - one of the most generous long service leave schemes of any industry in the country
• Generously subsidised housing, or permanently allocated camp accommodation
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities to salary sacrifice flights and/or enter into a novated lease vehicle arrangement
• Private Health or Salary Continuance reimbursement up to $3,500
• Active Lifestyle reimbursement for local amenities
• Years of service awards and Christmas gifts
• Town events and yearly Christmas parties
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses up to $600
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to the whole family
• Provision for education assistance if you are wanting to further your studies down the track

The local town of Tieri has an exceptional standard of living and a vast array of facilities for adults and children. Visit www.tieri.com.au to see what it's really like to live and work in this top little town.

This is a Monday to Friday Rostered position. The successful candidate may have the option to work a compressed 9-day fortnight flexible work arrangement.

Applications Close: 7 March 2024

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying. For further information please email .

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