Mechanical Superintendent

Overview
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About The Role
We are seeking experienced Mechanical Superintendents to join the Yilgarn Iron Ore Project which includes the sites of Koolyanobbing, Windarling and Parker Range. The Yilgarn region has a long history of iron ore mining and is located in the Shires or Yilgarn and Menzies with ore being railed to Esperance Port for export. The productive mining areas are located on the land of the Marlinyu Ghoorlie Native Title Group. Koolyanobbing is in the Shire of Yilgarn, Western Australia, 54 km north-northeast of the town of Southern Cross.
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will have demonstrable recent experience in managing the safe and efficient operation of
track mounted crushers
and screens on top tier client sites. Located nearby Southern Cross, these roles are offered on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or DIDO roster from surrounding towns.
In this role, you will:
Ensure crushing targets and KPI's in accordance with the Client contract terms and MACA safety systems
Communicate daily objectives with crushing, maintenance, and contracting personnel.
Ensure all control conditions are set and production levels maintained in accordance with agreed production directives
Implement, maintain, and manage systematic routine maintenance and schedule a preventative maintenance program in liaison with the Maintenance Superintendent
Monitor wear parts life (crusher and screen consumables) and report costs to the Project Manager monthly and in accordance with the contract
Monitor Crushing equipment condition to ensure that plant is mechanically sound for an efficient and safe operation
Assessment, ordering and monitoring of crusher parts and consumables
Report all faults and defects of plant promptly and without delay
Authorise all Crushing personnel timesheets ensuring correct hours are listed
Assist in the training and learning regime of all MACA trainees, employees and sub-contractors and identify suitable development opportunities
Performance manage personnel and provide constructive criticism to ensure the tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner
Ensure performance reviews are conducted annually, constructive feedback is provided to all employees and career paths and development plans are identified
Ensure JSA's are reviewed prior to the commencement of shift where controls are in place, employees are appropriately trained for the task and are the actions signed off
Personally, inspect and monitor high risk activities and ensure effective controls are in place
Report all incidents and accidents to the Project Manager Incident & hazard reporting – conduct investigations when and if required
Stock control of all materials and consumables.
About You
Section 26 training
5 years' experience in previous Crushing Leadership roles
Frontline management certificate
Current clean driver licence
Sound knowledge of safety systems
Able to lead a team safely, effectively and efficiently
Ability to meet required KPI's
Assist in shutdown preparations
Able to troubleshoot faults
Mentoring and coaching skills
Good planning & time management skills
Highly motivated and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Have a "Can Do" attitude to safety and align to MACA company values
What Thiess can do for you
Permanent full-time positions
Full camp facilities provided
Thiess' commitment to training & development
Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
About Us
We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 90 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.
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