Job Location: Tanami
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa. Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your Impact
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our Maintenance team. In this role, you will lead, motivate and coordinate a mobile maintenance team, planning and overseeing daily and weekly maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient and compliant upkeep of mobile equipment. You will be accountable for driving safety standards through daily safety reviews, ensuring all maintenance and repair work is completed in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements. This position requires a strong mechanical maintenance background, proven leadership capability, and the ability to effectively manage and motivate a high-performing team
As part of our team, you will:
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Lead the safe execution of scheduled and unplanned mobile maintenance activities, providing clear direction to maintenance personnel to achieve safety, quality and turnaround targets.
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Ensure individual regulatory competency and ongoing compliance, including adherence to site safety standards, SOPs and maintenance procedures.
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Manage work prioritisation, break-in work, rescheduling and resource allocation to ensure alignment with the agreed maintenance plan.
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Oversee servicing, maintenance and repair of plant and mobile equipment, conducting safety and technical inspections to ensure equipment integrity.
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Manage workshop operations, including tooling standards, parts requisitioning, disposal, reclaim and reuse processes, and general workshop safety.
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Conduct regular workshop inspections, safety meetings and incident investigations, driving proactive risk reduction and continuous improvement.
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Maintain discipline in work management systems through review of service records, backlog, temporary repairs, master data and compliance checks.
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Support workforce capability by providing on-the-job training, technical guidance and mentoring to tradespersons and apprentices, including use of test equipment and procedures
Prerequisites for your success in this role
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Trade qualified with significant post-trade experience.
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Supervisory experience in a similar role.
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Underground experience.
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Exposure to industry maintenance planning techniques and computerized maintenance systems.
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Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
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High level of self-motivation and the ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
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Strong problem solving abilities and a commitment to safety and environmental practices.
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Current Australian manual driver’s licence
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A genuine commitment to safety and teamwork
Your Work Environment
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FIFO 8:6 roster rotating day shift and night shift
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Reside in our fully equipped accommodation village
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Approved point-of-hire locations: Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth and Brisbane
What’s on Offer
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Industry-competitive remuneration package
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Annual performance incentives
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FIFO allowance
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Health & Wellbeing Allowance
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Access to employee benefits, career development and progression opportunities with a global organisation
Join us and play a critical role in maintaining a safe, reliable and high-performing underground operation.
Apply now and be part of a team committed to safety, performance and excellence.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.
More About Newmont
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Website: http://www.newmont.com
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Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
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Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
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Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/
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