Electrical and Infrastructure Maintenance Lead

About The Role
Reporting to the Superintendent Maintenance, you will be responsible for executing the planned maintenance and repairs safely, effectively, and efficiently to support the asset maintenance strategy and long-term asset plan. You will focus on continuous improvement to drive costs down to invest in brownfield growth that is justifiable with a focus on keeping the assets / plants sustainable.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lead the maintenance and operational team as required in the day-to-day performance of electrical related equipment, and manage the non-process infrastructure
• Maximise the ratio of electrical proactive, predictive, and preventive maintenance tasks to breakdown maintenance tasks
• Maintain integrity through planning process and ensure work is aligned with plant requirements
• Troubleshoot daily plant and equipment issues through application of trades skills and fault-finding techniques
• Foster a work environment and culture with strong focus on safety across the team
• Develop an annual budget (R&M, Capital, and major repairs) that supports the maintenance strategy
• Ensure all maintenance and repair activities are safely managed and completed on time and within the approved budget

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Electrical trade or Electrical tertiary qualifications
• Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of maintenance planning, supervision and maintenance leadership in a mining, process plant or heavy manufacturing industry
• Experience in front-line leadership or supervisory role
• SAP experience highly regarded

Key Benefits
Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional and free counselling and support resources in areas such as marriage/family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, alcohol and/or drug dependencies, grief, loss or trauma and workplace problems.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About Us
SIMEC Mining Iron Ore
has operations in South Australia and New South Wales. Our Iron Ore operation in South Australia's Middleback Ranges South of Whyalla consists of three primary sites: Iron Baron, Iron Knob and the South Middleback Ranges. We also have a portfolio of non-ferrous mining assets located in South Australia, including the Ardrossan Dolomite Mine – which supplies dolomite flux to Whyalla Steelworks – as well as a collection of copper-gold exploration projects.

Why work here?
We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on
three pillars
that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You'll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You'll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.