Join Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery
Site-based at Eneabba, Western Australia
DIDO, BIBO or residential depending on location
Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of critical minerals, zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks. In partnership with the Australian Government, Iluka is developing Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba in Western Australia's Mid West.
The refinery will produce both light and heavy separated rare earth oxides, supporting diversified global supply chains for minerals essential to defence, renewable energy, electric vehicles, robotics and advanced technologies.
About The Role
Play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the maintenance function for our Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery, helping shape the long-term success of one of Australia's most significant critical minerals projects.
Rare earths is a fast moving and agile business, with constant product development, debottlenecking and moat widening (reducing cost, improving efficiency) a feature.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Manager will be responsible for building the maintenance teams, culture and processes required to successfully ramp up the plant and then support continued business growth.
Initially, the refinery will operate in a ramp-up environment with a strong focus on flexibility, corrective modifications, and corrective and breakdown maintenance. As operations mature, you will lead the transition to a more proactive, fit for purpose planned maintenance approach whilst retaining team flexibility and a relentless improvement focus.
This site-based role operates on a 5:2, 4:3 roster, with current camp accommodation and facilities provided. Residential, BIBO or DIDO is available depending on location.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and develop the maintenance team to deliver flexible, safe, reliable and efficient refinery operations
Establish fit for purpose maintenance systems,



processes and strategies to support refinery ramp-up and long-term continued business growth
Drive equipment reliability, asset performance and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead the safe execution of planned, breakdown, shutdown and statutory maintenance activities
Develop and manage maintenance budgets, forecasts and resource plans
Oversee major shutdowns and plant outages to achieve safety, cost and schedule objectives
Drive defect elimination, root cause analysis and reliability improvement programs.
Optimise maintenance planning, work management processes and spare parts strategies
Foster a strong safety culture through visible leadership, risk management and compliance with site standards
Build capability within the maintenance team through coaching, development and performance management
About You
Trade qualification or tertiary qualification in Engineering
Significant maintenance leadership experience within processing, chemical, refining, mining, or minerals processing
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts and resources.
Experience leading large maintenance teams in a complex operational environment
Proven experience managing both routine maintenance activities and major shutdowns
Strong knowledge of maintenance and asset management principles, and the ability to adapt and apply such principles into fit for purposes processes and systems
Outcomes focussed leadership rather than systems focussed leadership
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
The ability to drive change, solve complex problems and make sound operational decisions
Intermediate Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills
Experience supporting a plant commissioning, start-up or operational ramp-up (Highly regarded)
What We Offer
We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.
"We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities."
Applications close: 23 October ****
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📌 Maintenance Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 Iluka Resources
📍 Western Australia