Mining Employment Services (MES) is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Leading Hand – Site Services to join an established mining operation in Western Australia on an 8/6 FIFO roster. This position offers permanent employment and involves working at a mine site where you will lead a team responsible for the maintenance and operation of critical site infrastructure.
The successful candidate will have a strong trade background, proven mine site maintenance experience and sound knowledge of Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI), particularly Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP), Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, bore fields and mine site dewatering operations. As a hands-on leader, you will coordinate maintenance activities, provide technical support, and ensure that site infrastructure operates safely and efficiently.
THE ROLE
As the Leading Hand – Site Services, you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the maintenance and operation of site infrastructure. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing technical support across site infrastructure, including water treatment plants, RO systems, pit and surface dewatering, bore fields, and generators.
- Maintaining and supporting village infrastructure, kitchens, accommodation amenities, administration buildings and associated facilities.
- Coordinating maintenance activities and projects to support mining and production targets.
- Interpreting and implementing maintenance plans, technical drawings and work schedules.
- Supervising, mentoring and providing technical guidance to site services personnel.
- Assisting technicians in developing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and safe work procedures.
- Implementing preventative maintenance strategies to minimise equipment downtime and operational disruptions.
- Monitoring equipment performance, identifying faults and coordinating timely repairs.
- Ensuring contingency plans are in place for critical equipment, spare parts and external technical support.
- Managing maintenance work orders, parts requisitions and labour records using maintenance management systems.
- Ensuring all work complies with statutory safety, environmental and operational requirements.
- Participating in toolbox meetings, safety inspections, investigations, and audits.
- Reporting safety hazards, environmental incidents, equipment breakdowns and potential operational disruptions.
- Supporting the achievement of maintenance budgets and operational targets.
- Participating in an on-call roster when required.
ABOUT YOU
To be considered for this opportunity, you will require:
- Relevant Trade Qualification – Essential.
- Minimum 5 years' trade experience within a mining environment.
- Completed Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate.
- Strong experience in WWTP, RO systems, bore fields and mine site dewatering operations.
- Sound understanding of Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) maintenance and operations.
- Demonstrated experience with preventative maintenance and maintenance management systems.
- Knowledge of statutory safety and environmental requirements relevant to mine site maintenance.
- Experience using Pronto and Microsoft Office.
- Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to effectively allocate resources, prioritise workloads and coordinate maintenance activities.
- Excellent communication, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing operational requirements.
- Tetanus and Hepatitis A & B immunisations, or willingness to obtain.
Please note: Practical experience with water treatment plants, RO systems and mine site dewatering is particularly important for this role. If you are a trade-qualified maintenance professional with strong mine site services experience and proven leadership capabilities, we would like to hear from you.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion, contact Domenic Olimpio at Mining Employment Services on +61864674811.