Manager Mobile Maintenance

Simberi Gold Company Limited forms part of the St Barbara Group. Our Simberi Operations consists of an open cut mine on the northernmost island in the Tabar group of islands in the province of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to grow sustainably and create enduring, positive impacts for the people and communities touched by our operations.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and are gaining momentum in transforming our business. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build a bright future with us.​​

We are currently seeking a Manager Mobile Maintenance to join our team. This is a three-year maximum term full time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 21/14 FIFO Roster from any Australian capital city.

Reporting to the General Manager Mining you will be responsible for leading and developing maintenance systems and executing long-term strategic plans to support Simberi Safety, Environment, Community and Production requirements.

The opportunity

• Delivering studies to determine and manage maintenance vulnerabilities/improvements as required.
• Managing operational and capital budgets.
• Ensuring that the Maintenance function develops and uses effective plans that derive from and support the operating department and Simberi Operations plans.
• Managing Asset Management obligations- Maintenance strategies based on baseline reliability principles and life cycle costing.
• Controlling and managing the budget and cost control.
• Ensuring timely, accurate reporting of Maintenance function performance to the General Manager and other internal and external parties.
• Developing and maintaining reports that identify targets and variance to target.
• Performing root cause analysis on variances to plan.
• Managing effective use of available resources, including own time, in support of the delivery of the Mobile Maintenance Department deliverables.
• Contributing to the development of capability within the Mobile Maintenance department. This includes succession identification with detailed development plans for identified employees.
• Building and developing an effective Mobile Maintenance department and ensuring the work performance of self and direct reports meets all role and business plan requirements.
• Ensuring own work performance meets all role requirements; and taking appropriate professional development actions.
• Managing outputs and development of the department and all team members.
• This role is critical in driving the transition from reactive maintenance practices to a proactive, planned and reliability-focused maintenance function.                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Are you ready to come and build your future with us?

We need the best people. People who have drive, energy and are genuinely passionate about the work they do and provide a positive impact. Additionally, we need people who see a challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.​

We would love to hear from you if you have​:

• Extensive experience in a similar role in the resources industry.
• Certificate III Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• Current driver’s license.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills, including communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines on multiple tasks.
• Commercial acumen relevant to the role.
• Able to lead and effect change through stakeholder management and engagement.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Experience working in PNG would be highly regarded.        

For further information on the Simberi Operations and to apply for this role, please visit: 

https://stbarbara.com.au/working-with-us/current-opportunities

At Simberi Gold Company Limited, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.