Mining Heavy Vehicle Workshop Supervisor

Minara Resources has an opportunity for a supervisor to join our established and dedicated team in the heavy earthmoving workshop.

Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role

The successful person will become a member of a hardworking and committed team in a professional and well managed heavy earthmoving workshop.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing direct supervision of contractors and sub-contractors working within the area of responsibility
• Providing input for area of responsibility, during preparation of annual departmental budget 
• Ensuring all maintenance targets are achieved and the equipment is maintained in a safe condition
• Prioritising on-the-job safety protocols and compliance requirements
• Promoting a unified "team" atmosphere within maintenance personnel to align with Mining Department objectives
• Optimising resource management to minimise costs effectively
• Contributing maintenance insights for equipment selection to enhance mining fleet performance
• Encouraging innovation and employee engagement to drive continuous improvement in work practices
• Ensuring strict adherence to quality control procedures in line with equipment manufacturer recommendations
• Monitoring work tasks closely and helping resolve any associated issues promptly
• Supporting the setup and review of planned daily tasks for maintenance activities
• Conducting toolbox talks and team safety meetings to promote a safety-conscious work environment

About You

This role would suit a mechanically proficient leader with extensive open pit heavy earthmoving equipment experience. 

You will also have:

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or trade qualification in any other mechanical trade coupled with mobile plant mechanical maintenance experience
• Completed WHS statutory supervisor units and meet applicable WA legislation statutory requirements, examinations and registrations
• Evidence of successfully passing applicable examination for statutory supervisors (Schedule 26)
• WA ‘C’ ‘HR’ class drivers’ licence
• Cert IV in Front line management (preferred)
• High Risk Work Forklift licence(preferred)
• Demonstrable Experience as a Leading Hand, Supervisor or similar in heavy earthmoving
• Demonstrable years’ experience in mining of similar size and scale 
• Experience on Caterpillar and Hitachi heavy equipment (preferred)
• Strong leadership and motivational experience  
• Experience in safety, quality, environmental and maintenance management systems
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas
• Good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels
• Confident communicator with senior management, legal entities, and external stakeholders
• A high-level of understanding all relevant legislation relevant to role in the mining industry in Western Australia.

What We Offer

We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Also on offer:

• A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers