Grow your career with Thiess

As a global business, we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to Thiess being a company which supports great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

The Opportunity

Thiess are seeking an experienced Area Maintenance Manager to lead and drive maintenance performance across our mobile plant operations. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring fleet reliability, safety, cost control and continuous improvement across multiple sites.

About The Role

The Area Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant & equipment across multiple mining projects. The Area Maintenance Manager is accountable to provide support and governance to the site maintenance operations to ensure Thiess business objectives are met in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, in line with legislative requirements.

Additionally, you will:

• Promote a culture to ensure full compliance with all applicable Thiess safety standards & procedures.
• Maintain the site maintenance management plan in accordance with business requirements.
• Manage, influence and empower site teams to execute the planned maintenance activities, ensuring proactive to ensure performance targets and KPI’s are achieved.
• Manage equipment breakdowns through effective offsite support and implementation of the appropriate processes.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and monthly budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure maintenance operating costs and strategies reflect business objectives .
• Oversee tyre management for the Project in line with Australian Mining and Thiess guidelines, processes and procedures.
• Actively review and support the Mining Operations team to ensure that maintenance plans are aligned with production objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external key stakeholders.

About You

• Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering qualifications or equivalent experience and trade qualifications.
• Minimum of 10 years’ senior leadership experience in the supervision and management of maintenance personnel in an open pit mining environment.
• Proven experience in ensuring our plant and equipment is maintained to a high safety, productive and reliable standard.
• Sound knowledge of efficient safe mining and earthmoving maintenance practices.
• Adaptability to changing operational situations
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills are a must, allowing you to build relationships across the team and departments.
• Regular site travel required. 

What Thiess Can Do for You

• A competitive salary and access to a range of corporate discounts and cashback offers from over 350 popular retailers.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to a dedicated online employee Wellbeing Centre providing education, support and tools to help you live a healthier life.
• Access to salary sacrificing benefits.
• Save up to 10% on your Health Insurance with BUPA, HBF, HCF or Medibank.

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 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. 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.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us @ hiring@thiess.com

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.

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