Introduction:
ConsMin are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Mobile Maintenance Manager to lead and support the mobile plant team at our Woodie Woodie operation. The Company is an owner-operator miner and we own and maintain a mining fleet consisting of Hitachi (EX3600) and Caterpillar(6020)excavators, dump trucks, and various ancillary equipment.
ConsMin produces some of the world’s highest grade manganese ore and is considered a world leader in manganese mining. Our ConsMin Australian operation (Woodie Woodie) is based in the WA Pilbara, 407kms south-east of Port Hedland. Enjoy a short two-hour flight direct to our well-equipped camp and mining operation - only a five-minute drive from Woodie airport.
Description:
Reporting to the General Manager - Operations, the main responsibility of the Mobile Maintenance Manager will be to drive cultural and operational transformation within the maintenance function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose cultural and operational gaps within the maintenance team and lead initiatives to build a proactive, accountable, high-performing culture.
- Develop compelling cases for change, overcome resistance, and energize teams with a clear vision.
- Deliver measurable cost savings while maintaining safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Redefine maintenance structures and skill sets, applying Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
- Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Lead change management initiatives, redesigning and embedding improved ways of working to achieve sustainable performance outcomes.
- Take accountability for results through clear, execution-focused KPIs, including availability, reliability, and schedule compliance.
- Move the organization beyond reactive maintenance by implementing robust work management practices and balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day needs.
- Reframe maintenance as a value-generating function, actively contributing to site profitability.
Requirements to be successful in this role are:
- Essential experience in an owner-operator environment within mining or heavy industry.
- Proven experience in diagnosing cultural gaps and driving meaningful change, ideally with formal training or experience in change management.
- Demonstrated experience of delivering verified savings in a cost, safety and quality conscious environment.
- Deep understanding of maintenance principles, cost drivers, and organizational design.
- Experience with major change initiatives, including new processes or technology rollouts.
- Data-driven decision-making with a bias for action and ability to link cultural shifts to measurable outcomes.
- Understanding and exposure to RCM principles and the ability to support major change initiatives.
- Minimum C class drivers’ licence
- Current National Police Clearance (No older than 6 months)
- Strong commitment to following health, safety and environment policies and procedures
Applicants must be able to pass a full pre-employment medical, provide a clean NPC (dated within the last 6 months (or able to obtain) and provide valid references.
In return ConsMin offers:
- Competitive salary available + $15k site allowance + benefits
- Growth and development opportunities through Study Assistance
- Employee benefits including discounted health insurance, salary sacrificing options and hotel discounts.
- Comfortable permanent rooms, excellent recreational facilities and a welcoming site culture
ConsMin seek to recruit individuals who are aligned with our core Values of Dedication, Teamwork, Simplicity, Excellence and Innovation.
Short listing for this position will be commencing immediately, to submit your application please hit the ‘apply now’ button below.
