Job Description
Lead Maintenance Excellence in a Successful Drilling Business
Star Drilling is seeking an experienced and proactiveMaintenance Managerto lead our maintenance, asset management, Depot workshop, and inventory functions across our drilling operations.
The Maintenance Manager is 50% hands on and 50% leading the mechanical function at Star Drilling's Thomastown Depot, overseeing preventative and proactive maintenance of drilling rigs, support equipment, heavy vehicles and associated plant.
You will supervise a team comprising one Mechanic and one Fitter/Fabricator, manage breakdown and fault response, and take ownership of equipment reliability, availability and operating life.
If you are a trade-qualified maintenance professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys a range of fleet and equipment, improving asset performance, and leading teams, we want to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
Managing preventative and corrective maintenance programs across our diverse fleet of drilling rigs, support equipment and mobile plant
Leading a team of one mechanic and one fabricator and coordinating the work program for all employees rostered daily to work at the Depot
Developing maintenance schedules and asset lifecycle plans
Managing inventory, critical spares and procurement activities
Monitoring equipment performance and reducing downtimeEnsuring compliance with OEM, statutory and client requirements
Providing technical support and subject matter expertise to the Management team
Ensuring accurate plant, certification and maintenance records
Driving continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and asset management functions
The role is likely to occasionally require:
breakdowns
early starts
late finishes




About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Mechanical Trade Qualification
Demonstrated experience in maintenance leadership within mining, drilling, construction, heavy industry or related sectors
Strong asset management and maintenance planning experience
Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational ability with experience managing competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to identify risks, implement improvements and drive operational performance
Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver results.
Current HR Driver's and forklift Licence
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems
Qualifications in mechanical hydraulics, electrics etc
Experience working on drilling equipment
Experience leading mechanical, maintenance or operational teams in the Drilling or Mining Industry
Frontline Management qualification or equivalent
What Star Drilling can offer you:
Excellent wages and conditions, including a flexible RDO and company vehicle
Full time position with four weeks Annual Leave
Company productivity bonuses
Contemporary fleet of equipment
Friendly and collaborative workforce
Supportive Management Team
Strong commitment to training and development
Modern and well-equipped workshop
About Star Drilling ()
Star Drilling is a leader in the industry.
Setting the standard with OH&S; systems, modern equipment and a great a team environment.
Star Drilling operates 18 drilling rigs from large sonic rigs to small geoprobes and we engage in a variety of drilling methods, auger, rotary air, rotary mud, diamond and sonic drilling.
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📌 Maintenance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Star Drilling
📍 Melbourne