Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor | Underground Gold Mining Competitive Salary + Accommodation Allowance + Private Health Insurance 7 Days On | 7 Days Off | Leadership Opportunity Build Something Bigger Than a Job Tradestaff is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing mining company to recruit an experienced Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor for one of New Zealand's newest underground gold mining operations. This is more than another leadership role. It's an opportunity to join the founding team behind a major underground gold operation as it prepares for first production and enters one of the most exciting stages of its journey. With first gold production targeted within months, a planned mine life exceeding 10 years , and more than 150 roles expected to be created across the operation, the people who join now will help shape the future success of the business from day one. For experienced maintenance leaders looking for long-term stability, career progression and the opportunity to build a high-performing team, this is an opportunity worth considering. Why Miners Are Joining This Operation Be part of the founding team that shapes the success of the mine Lead and develop a skilled fixed plant maintenance team Long-term stability with a mine life exceeding 10 years First gold production targeted within months - be there from the beginning Work with a modern processing plant and fixed plant infrastructure Why Join the Founding Team? The people who join now won't simply be employees. They'll be among the first leaders helping establish the maintenance standards, safety culture and operational excellence of a growing underground gold mining operation. As the mine expands, opportunities for leadership, technical development and career progression will continue to grow. The best opportunities often go to the people who were there from the beginning. What's In It For You? Competitive salary package 7 on / 7 off roster supporting work-life balance Accommodation allowance provided Private health insurance Long-term employment with a growing mining operation Opportunity to lead an experienced maintenance team Career development and leadership opportunities Modern processing plant and fixed plant infrastructure Strong safety culture and supportive leadership team About the Role As the Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor , you'll be responsible for leading the maintenance team to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the processing plant and associated fixed infrastructure. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance Planners and Technical Services, you'll coordinate planned maintenance, shutdowns and breakdown response while driving continuous improvement in plant reliability and performance. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and supervise the fixed plant maintenance team Coordinate planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance activities Ensure the safe and reliable operation of the processing plant and fixed infrastructure Allocate work priorities to maximise plant availability and minimise downtime Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance personnel Oversee planned shutdowns and major maintenance activities Monitor maintenance performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, site procedures and safety standards Maintain accurate maintenance records and reporting Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across the operation About You To be successful in this role, you'll bring: Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter/Welder, Mechanical Engineer or similar Previous experience leading maintenance teams within mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial environments Strong knowledge of fixed plant maintenance, including crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps, piping and rotating equipment Experience coordinating shutdowns and preventative maintenance programs Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills Current Driver Licence Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental performance Desirable Previous experience within underground gold or metalliferous mining operations Supervisory or leadership qualifications Experience with CMMS software such as SAP, Pronto, MEX or Ellipse Current First Aid Certificate Reliability or maintenance planning experience Build Your Future Here Opportunities to join a mining operation at this stage are rare. The workforce is growing, the operation is expanding and the foundations are being built right now. If you're an experienced Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor looking for long-term security, leadership opportunities and the chance to help shape a new underground gold mining operation from the beginning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr