Make your mark with Thiess  

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.  

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

What you’ll do

As a key figure in maintenance leadership for the regions, you will align maintenance objectives with production targets while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of Safety Management Plans, ensuring compliance with legislative, corporate, and client requirements.
• Ensure high safety standards and risk mitigation across all maintenance activities, driving a strong safety culture.
• Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Oversee the implementation of weekly maintenance plans, ensuring alignment with operational objectives and production goals.
• Manage inventory, subcontractor performance, and critical component availability in collaboration with the Delivery Manager.
• Monitor and analyse maintenance KPIs to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effective operations.
• Foster a strong leadership environment by coaching, mentoring, and empowering Client Maintenance Supervisors and subcontractors.
• Conduct performance management, training, recruitment, and development activities to build a high-performing team.
• Support diagnostic activities, manage warranty claims, and ensure cost-effective maintenance practices are followed.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Planners to align freight and logistics with maintenance and asset management strategies.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

To excel in this role, candidates should possess a Trade Certificate or Engineering Degree (or equivalent) coupled with proven experience in mobile mining plant maintenance within the open-cut mining industry. A demonstrated ability to lead site-based maintenance teams, manage client relationships under pressure, and deliver excellence in maintenance planning and execution is essential. Additionally, strong technical and interpersonal skills are required to drive success in this role.

Key Attributes:

• Trade Certificate or Engineering Degree (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in mobile mining plant maintenance within the open-cut mining industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (e.g., JDE).
• Effective financial management skills, including cost and budget oversight.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills to develop high-performing teams.

What we offer

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project 
• Collaborative, values-led culture with a global reach.
• Access to leading-edge technology and systems.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits package

About us 

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. 

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. 

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining. 

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining. 

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. 

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of better together. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. 

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

Please click the “apply” button to apply for this role.

Applications close: Thursday 16 October 2025