Supervisor Field Maintenance

As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities. The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment. To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded. The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role.

HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community.

So, we are seeking a confident and enthusiastic person who share our values – Think Sharp, Dig In and Care - to join our high performing team.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

Reporting to the Field Maintenance Coordinator and operating from the Southern Maintenance Facility you will be responsible for providing strong leadership to achieve outstanding results for the Maintenance team.

About the Role:

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities across a large fleet of field equipment, including 2 electric rope shovels, 2 Liebherr 9800 excavators, 11 Hitachi excavators, and 8 blast hole drills. The role is accountable for ensuring breakdown repairs and planned work are executed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality, minimising downtime and supporting production continuity.
• Accountable for maintaining a safe workplace, providing visible leadership and coordinating the Field Maintenance team to achieve agreed KPI's.
• Driving continuous business improvement and quality assurance of maintenance performance using your excellent problem-solving skills. You will bring to the team fresh ideas and creative thinking to challenge the status quo.
• Assist in completing detailed analysis of equipment failures to identify and implement effective solutions.

Roster and Location:

• 4 Panel Rotating Roster
• Based on site at HVO South (off Golden Highway)

About You:

• You are an engaging and enthusiastic leader, who is inspired by driving a high-performance culture through setting clear expectations, strong engagement with your team and recognising success.
• Offering your team coaching and support to drive high performance by leveraging off your previous leadership experience.
• Completion of frontline leadership or specific maintenance leadership competencies will be highly regarded.
• Trade level qualifications in mechanical or electrical field, combined with open cut mining experience are essential.
• Previous experience is a field maintenance supervisory role and/or engineering qualifications are highly advantageous.
• Exceptional communication skills and a high level of computer literacy
• Experience with the fundamentals of Asset Management and proficiency using SAP is desirable.

Employee benefits include:

• minimum five weeks annual leave
• market competitive salary
• a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered
• structured training and development to support you progress your career
• education assistance
• a generous incentive program
• health and wellness reimbursement program
• paid parental leave
• salary sacrificing options
• private health insurance subsidies
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services?

If you're looking to unearth opportunities, we want to hear from you

Applications close 29th September 2025

Based on site at HVO

Hunter Valley Operations Location

Working for us isn't like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance.

Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.