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Supervisor Mechanical

Mineral Resources

Port Hedland, WA, Australia, 6721

Job Description

What Mineral Resources can offer you

  • Exposure to innovative mining technologies and industry leading projects.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development, technical leadership, and advancement.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits supporting your career, health, family, recreation, and future with MinRes.

The OpportunityMineral Resources is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to provide day-to-day direction and supervision of maintenance crews at our Wodgina Lithium mine. You will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality maintenance activities. This crucial supervisory role ensures the reliability and performance of our fixed plant and mobile equipment.

This role is a full-time permanent role, on an 8D 6RR 7N 7RR roster.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Supervise and schedule day-to-day mechanical maintenance, repair, and breakdown work on fixed plant equipment, including Conveyors, screens, pumps, mills, and cyclones.
  • Plan and oversee preventative maintenance schedules to maximise equipment reliability and lifespan.
  • Conduct regular inspections, fault diagnosis, and root cause analysis to minimise plant downtime.
  • Organise and action registers for all safety and management issues highlighted from daily reports and inspections.
  • Monitor and uphold equipment condition to the highest standard.
  • Implement and improve Quality, Environmental and other Company policies.
  • Ensure all employees and contractors are suitably qualified for their roles in conjunction with HR and the Site Manager.
  • Conduct professional new employee inductions and annual staff reviews.
  • Arrange rosters and maintain manning levels to support continuous operations.
  • Utilize strong problem solving and analytical skills to find solutions and coach and mentor the team to come up with solutions themselves.

What is required?

  • C Class Driver’s Licence.
  • Schedule 26.
  • Current First Aid certification.
  • Experience with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Sound knowledge of mechanical systems, Mills, pumps, gearboxes, and materials handling equipment.
  • High Risk Work licences (e.g., crane, forklift, EWP, rigging).
  • Relevant Trade Qualification and Supervisory Courses.
  • Sound mechanical knowledge or trade background.
  • Australian work rights.

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