Introduction
ConsMin are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Mobile Maintenance Manager to lead and support the mobile plant team at our Woodie Woodie operation. The Company is an owner-operator miner and we own and maintain a mining fleet consisting of Hitachi (EX3600) and Caterpillar (6020) excavators, dump trucks, and various ancillary equipment.
ConsMin produces some of the world's highest grade manganese ore and is considered a world leader in manganese mining. Our ConsMin Australian operation (Woodie Woodie) is based in the WA Pilbara, 407 kms south-east of Port Hedland. Enjoy a short two-hour flight direct to our well-equipped camp and mining operation - only a five-minute drive from Woodie airport.
Description
Reporting to the General Manager - Operations, the main responsibility of the Mobile Maintenance Manager will be to drive cultural and operational transformation within the maintenance function.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose cultural and operational gaps within the maintenance team and lead initiatives to build a proactive, accountable, high-performing culture.
* Develop compelling cases for change, overcome resistance, and energize teams with a clear vision.
* Deliver measurable cost savings while maintaining safety, quality, and operational excellence.
* Redefine maintenance structures and skill sets, applying Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
* Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
* Lead change management initiatives, redesigning and embedding improved ways of working to achieve sustainable performance outcomes.
* Take accountability for results through clear, execution-focused KPIs, including availability, reliability, and schedule compliance.
* Move the organization beyond reactive maintenance by implementing robust work management practices and balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day needs.
* Reframe maintenance as a value-generating function, actively contributing to site profitability.
Qualifications
* Essential experience in an owner-operator environment within mining or heavy industry.
* Proven experience in diagnosing cultural gaps and driving meaningful change, ideally with formal training or experience in change management.
* Demonstrated experience of delivering verified savings in a cost, safety and quality conscious environment.
* Deep understanding of maintenance principles, cost drivers, and organizational design.
* Experience with major change initiatives, including new processes or technology rollouts.
* Data-driven decision-making with a bias for action and ability to link cultural shifts to measurable outcomes.
* Understanding and exposure to RCM principles and the ability to support major change initiatives.
* Minimum C-class driver's licence.
* Current National Police Clearance (No older than 6 months).
* Strong commitment to following health, safety and environment policies and procedures.
Applicants must be able to pass a full pre-employment medical, provide a clean NPC (dated within the last 6 months or able to obtain) and provide valid references.
Benefits
* Competitive salary available + $15k site allowance + benefits.
* Growth and development opportunities through Study Assistance.
* Employee benefits including discounted health insurance, salary sacrificing options and hotel discounts.
* Comfortable permanent rooms, excellent recreational facilities and a welcoming site culture.
ConsMin seeks to recruit individuals who are aligned with our core values of Dedication, Teamwork, Simplicity, Excellence and Innovation.
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