Maintenance Specialist
About this job
Site-based opportunity focused on defect elimination, SAP planning and maintenance improvement initiatives. Your new company
Join a leading resources organisation recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, safety and continuous improvement. Supporting a large-scale mining operation, you will work within a collaborative maintenance team focused on improving asset reliability, performance and maintenance effectiveness across site operations.
Your new role
As a Maintenance Specialist, you will play a key role in driving equipment reliability, maintenance optimisation and defect elimination initiatives across the operation. Working closely with maintenance, operations and technical teams, you will support continuous improvement activities while ensuring maintenance strategies remain effective and aligned with business objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead defect elimination investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities
Review equipment performance and reliability data to identify improvement opportunities
Monitor condition monitoring results and implement strategy changes to mitigate emerging risks
Support maintenance planning and work management processes within SAP
Ensure compliance with preventative maintenance strategies and work plans
Analyse work processes, master data and maintenance systems to identify efficiencies
Develop recommendations to improve equipment safety, reliability and performance
Build strong relationships across maintenance, operations and engineering teams
Provide technical advice and support to maintenance execution personnel
Contribute to the optimisation of maintenance strategies and asset management processes
Support continuous improvement initiatives and reliability-focused projects across site
What you'll need to succeed
Mechanical or Electrical Trade Qualification or similar technical qualification
Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, reliability or asset management roles
Strong SAP experience and understanding of maintenance work management processes
Knowledge of maintenance strategy development and optimisation
Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and defect elimination activities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
Previous experience within mining, heavy industry or processing environments
Knowledge of BMA systems, standards and processes will be highly regarded
Ability to work a site-based Monday to Friday roster
What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established mining operation where you can make a tangible impact on asset reliability and maintenance performance. You'll secure a site-based position working on a 5/2 roster, collaborating with experienced industry professionals while contributing to critical reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. An immediate start is available for the right candidate, with the opportunity to hit the ground running in a highly regarded operation.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, applications can be submitted via the "Apply Now" button. Please ensure you are submitting an up-to-date CV.
If you have any further questions, please call Jennah Murray on 07 4960 1129.
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