Supervisor, Maintenance

**Supervisor, Maintenance**:

- Job ID
- 931333
- Job Type
- Permanent Full Time
- Location
- Australia - Muswellbrook, Australia - Newcastle, Australia - Singleton, NSW
- Categories
- Mining Maintenance, Supervisory / Management, Trade - Heavy Diesel Fitter
- Applications close
- 24 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Discover the Opportunity**

Launched in 2017 as a pioneering greenfield operation, Mount Pleasant has rapidly evolved into a world-class project, setting benchmarks in mining excellence. We're inviting experienced Mining Supervisors to champion growth and leadership within our maintenance department.

**About The Role**

As our next Maintenance Supervisor, reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results.

You will be responsible for the maintenance of onsite mobile equipment in our state of the art new workshop facility. Ensuring fleets achieve maximum availability for mínimal cost. You will provide leadership and direction to all workshop maintenance personnel, with a focus on maintaining a safe, reliable and productive crew.

The Mt Pleasant Operations Project is situated 15km outside of Muswellbrook in the Picturesque Hunter Valley. You will work a rotating 5/4 4/5 5/5 12 hour dayshift and nightshift roster.

Additionally, you will:

- Lead, coach and develop team members by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance and mentoring others
- Manage and execute maintenance work using efficient equipment servicing strategies to achieve targeted service times and schedule compliance rates
- Ensure that work is completed within allowed budget and resources
- Assist the Superintendent in implementing safety and environmental plans
- Play an active role in all incident investigations
- Develop and strengthen key internal and external stakeholder relationships

**About You**

As the successful applicant, you will be a high achieving team focused individual with a focus on building a collaborative and high performing culture within and across your work team.

You will have;
- A mechanical trade certificate or tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering
- Extensive post trade or relevant mobile maintenance experience in a mining environment
- 5+ years previous leadership experience
- A strong commitment to health, safety, environment and the community
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proven experience in maintenance planning and condition monitoring
- The ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Knowledge of relevant mining related legislation including knowledge of relevant NSW DII MDG’s and codes of practice and relevant Australian Standards

**What Thiess Can Do for You**
- Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development
- Lifestyle Roster
- Health & wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality
- Salary continuance insurance
- Salary sacrifice options - novated leasing
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

**About Us**

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

**How to Apply**

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.