Maintenance Manager
BH-331559
Posted: 16/06/2026
- Base + bonuses (DOE)
- Australia South Australia Adelaide
- Permanent
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Mining
Maintenance Manager
Our client is a leading global resources organisation specialising in the production of critical minerals. With a strong heritage in Australia and an expanding international footprint, the business plays a key role in supplying materials essential to modern technologies, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for establishing and embedding best-practice maintenance and engineering capability at a major regional mining operation. Working closely with operations, technical services, contractors, and support teams, this role is critical in maximising performance across underground mining and processing activities.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will define and execute the strategic direction for maintenance and engineering. You will ensure asset reliability, performance, and cost efficiency are aligned with broader business objectives. This is a unique opportunity to design and implement modern maintenance systems and processes within a developing, technology-driven environment, drawing on your experience to shape long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Our client is a leading global resources organisation specialising in the production of critical minerals. With a strong heritage in Australia and an expanding international footprint, the business plays a key role in supplying materials essential to modern technologies, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for establishing and embedding best-practice maintenance and engineering capability at a major regional mining operation. Working closely with operations, technical services, contractors, and support teams, this role is critical in maximising performance across underground mining and processing activities.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will define and execute the strategic direction for maintenance and engineering. You will ensure asset reliability, performance, and cost efficiency are aligned with broader business objectives. This is a unique opportunity to design and implement modern maintenance systems and processes within a developing, technology-driven environment, drawing on your experience to shape long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical support to optimise availability and performance of fixed and mobile assets
- Lead, mentor, and build capability across maintenance and engineering teams
- Plan and deliver shutdowns safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption
- Develop and manage maintenance strategies across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons aligned to production and budget targets
- Allocate specialist resources to areas requiring enhanced reliability and engineering focus
- Drive best-practice condition monitoring and diagnostics (e.g. vibration analysis, thermography, electrical monitoring)
- Establish robust performance reporting and governance frameworks, proactively addressing issues in partnership with operations leadership
- Trade-qualified in a discipline relevant to mining, minerals processing, or heavy industry
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing maintenance teams
- Strong working knowledge of SAP or similar maintenance management systems
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at a senior leadership level
- Strong analytical capability, with the ability to translate complex data into practical outcomes
- Demonstrated success in senior maintenance or engineering leadership roles within large-scale, asset-intensive operations
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.