Maintenance Supervisor - Tracked Equipment

Maintenance Supervisor – Tracked Equipment 

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here. 

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

We have an enticing Maintenance Supervisor – Tracked Equipment position awaiting you at the iconic KCGM Superpit that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed Open Pit Mobile Maintenance team on the family friendly residential roster of 8:6, 7:7 12.5hr days & nights working less than 10 minutes from home or FIFO from Perth.

Here’s what awaits you:

• • Leading the Maintenance Operations teams in a safe and productive work environment by ensuring all work practices/procedures meet statutory, Company OHS and company operational standards within the Maintenance Department.
  • Supervising Maintenance personnel to ensure the effective maintenance of Ultra-Class Face Shovels, Hydraulic Excavators and Ancillary support equipment so the department KPI’s are met and the business targets and goals are achieved.
  • Attending pre/post planning and work management to review workorders, compliance to plan in the department.
  • Ensuring all activities are conducted to achieve lowest cost and maximise machine reliability support production. Carry out receipting of workorders and parts ordered in the department in line with the company purchasing procedures.
  • Completing accurate and timely shift reports and arrange shift coverage and rosters. Monitoring attendance, managing noncompliance, ensuring adherence to the companies polices & procedures.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Qualifications: Mechanical Trade or engineering qualification, Current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence, Statutory Supervisor Certification (section 26, Formal Leadership and Supervisory Training (Desirable), Current Police Clearance, Western Australian Construction White Card, St Johns Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable).

Desired Experience:  A minimum of Ten (10) years mechanical maintenance experience including a minimum of Five (5) years in a Supervisor role in a similar sized operation, Experience on Komatsu and Liebherr Ultra Class Mining Equipment. Strong leadership experience and ability to engage and empower large teams. Experience in performance management of team members with the ability to coach, mentor and empower others. Excellent computer literacy with ability to use integrated management systems, Microsoft office suite, INX, Pronto and AMT. Strong understanding of Maintenance work management processes. Able to plan and or anticipate likely scenarios as related to all key responsibility areas. Ability to develop appropriate action plans in order to respond to current and emerging issues. Flexibility to adopt to improved procedures and practices. Awareness of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to drive accountability of the KCGM maintenance team and contractors to deliver optimal support to the mining team through direct field leadership and engagement and contribute to Northern Star's dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.    
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!