About the role
Maintenance Superintendent – Fixed Plant | 8:6 FIFO from Perth | Gold Mining | Permanent Full-time
About Catalyst Metals
Catalyst Metals Limited owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine, located in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The operation continues to expand underground, with several mining areas successfully transitioning from development into production.
Catalyst is committed to building a sustainable, long-life gold business, underpinned by disciplined technical planning, operational excellence, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: CYL), Catalyst Metals is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
About the Role
Reporting to the Process Manager, the Maintenance Superintendent - Fixed Plant will lead and develop a team of Supervisors while driving strategic maintenance planning to optimise plant reliability, safety and productivity across a growing gold operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop Maintenance Supervisors and maintenance personnel to drive a high-performing, safety-focused team.
- Plan, coordinate and execute fixed plant maintenance activities and shutdowns to maximise equipment reliability, availability and productivity.
- Drive continuous improvement across maintenance practices, people, systems, processes and cost performance.
- Ensure adequate labour, materials and resources are available to support planned and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Foster strong working relationships with operations, procurement, stores and other stakeholders to achieve maintenance and business objectives.
- Champion safe work practices and ensure all maintenance activities are completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
- Lead the maintenance function to achieve production targets, minimise downtime and optimise fixed plant performance.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- A recognised mechanical or electrical trade qualification, preferably Mechanical Fitting, Fitting and Machining, Electrical/Instrumentation, supported by substantial fixed plant maintenance and leadership experience
- Western Australian Statutory Supervisor (S26) qualification
- A current Western Australian C Class Driver's Licence
- Demonstrated experience in a senior maintenance leadership role within the mining industry, ideally across fixed plant operations
- Working knowledge of Pronto, INX and the Microsoft Office Suite
- A Certificate IV in Frontline Management (desirable)
Benefits
Why Catalyst?
- 8:6 roster promoting genuine work-life balance
- Health insurance eligibility
- Salary sacrifice options available including novating leasing, airport car parking and more
- Exposure to a growing and expanding underground operation
- Opportunity to contribute beyond your core role and influence how we operate
- Supportive and collaborative site leadership team
- Ongoing development and internal progression opportunities
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are currently being accepted, so apply now.