Maintenance Superintendent
Barminco has successfully tendered for the exciting Bellevue Gold Project located approximately 40km north-east of Leinster in Western Australia’s Northern Goldfields region. Operated by Bellevue Gold Limited, Bellevue is one of Australia’s highest-grade underground gold mines, achieving commercial production in 2024 and positioned for significant long-term growth.
This major underground operation combines industry-leading mining practices with a strong sustainability focus, including a hybrid renewable energy power station designed to supply more than 80% of the site’s power requirements through renewable energy sources.
About the Role
As part of this project, Barminco is seeking experienced and motivated Maintenance Superintendents to join the team on a full-time basis (8/6 FIFO roster from Perth). These roles are integral to delivering safe, productive and efficient underground mining operations at the Bellevue Gold Mine while contributing to the continued success and expansion of the Bellevue Gold Mine.
Your role will support while Working within the mobile maintenance department, this will provide supervision, oversight and a safe working environment to the on-site maintenance team. You will ensure planned maintenance and servicing of site mobile equipment is carried out efficiently and safely using sound judgement to meet the objective of maximising production capability.
What Will Your Day-to-Day Look Like?
- Lead and promote a strong safety, quality, and performance culture within the maintenance department aligned with Barminco’s values and objectives.
- Provide clear leadership, communication, and direction to maintenance teams, including Foremen, Planners, and Leading Hands.
- Ensure effective incident investigations, safety leadership, and preventative actions are implemented to improve site safety performance and culture.
- Monitor equipment and maintenance performance using Barminco & Bellevue systems, implementing corrective action plans where performance targets are not met.
- Act as the site representative for all maintenance-related matters, including equipment availability, safety, people management, and cost control, while escalating issues when required.
- Support continuous improvement of maintenance management systems, reporting processes, forecasting, and professional management of maintenance data and documentation.
- Develop and support maintenance personnel through leadership, career development, collaboration with other Maintenance Superintendents, and coordination with central support teams to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and cost outcomes.
Our Ideal Candidate Background Includes
- Extensive experience working as a Maintenance superintendent within an underground mining environment and involvement with earthmoving machinery including Sandvik
- Strong credibility in a working with and influencing a front line operational workforce
- Strong understanding of capability in a safety culture and leadership concepts and practical application of risk assessment; hazard identification and controls; and incident management and investigation
- Possess Australian recognised Heavy -Duty Mechanical or Auto Electrical trade certificate
- Ability to work effectively within a team and follow mine plans and procedures
- Current and valid Australian driver’s licence
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive workplace
What Can We Offer You?
- Full-time permanent employment on a long-term underground gold project
- Career progression opportunities within a global mining business
- Industry-leading training and development programs
- Modern underground fleet and well-maintained equipment
- Employee discounts across health, retail, travel, entertainment and more
- Supportive team culture focused on safety, respect and development
About Barminco
Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is a global leader in high-speed development and underground hard rock mining services. With more than 35 years of experience and a team of 7,000 people across Australia, North America and Africa, we deliver safe, innovative and efficient solutions for our clients every day.
When you join Barminco, you’ll work with cutting-edge equipment, proven systems and a team that values safety, respect and growth. We offer exciting career pathways, global opportunities and the chance to make an impact in a world-class mining environment.
Recruitment Process
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about contributing to our team.
Successful candidates will need to meet our pre-employment requirements, including medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and a valid National Police Clearance plus proof of working rights in Australia is also required.
How to Apply
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