Job Description
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Star Drilling is seeking an experienced and proactive
Maintenance Manager
to lead our maintenance, asset management, Depot workshop, and inventory functions across our drilling operations.
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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.
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If you are a trade-qualified maintenance professional who thrives in a hands-on setting and enjoys a range of fleet and equipment, improving asset performance, and leading teams, we want to hear from you.
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nKey responsibilities n
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Managing preventative and corrective maintenance programs across our diverse fleet of drilling rigs, support equipment and mobile plant
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Leading a team of one mechanic and one fabricator and coordinating the work program for all employees rostered daily to work at the Depot
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Developing maintenance schedules and asset lifecycle plans
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Managing inventory, critical spares and procurement activities
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Monitoring equipment performance and reducing downtimeEnsuring compliance with OEM, statutory and client requirements
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Providing technical support and subject matter expertise to the Management team
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Ensuring accurate plant, certification and maintenance records
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Driving continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and asset management functions
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nThe role is likely to occasionally require: n
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breakdowns
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early starts
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late finishes
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nAbout you n
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To be successful in this role, you will possess:
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nMechanical Trade Qualification n
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Demonstrated experience in maintenance leadership within mining, drilling, construction, heavy industry or related sectors
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Strong asset management and maintenance planning experience
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Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong organisational ability with experience managing competing priorities
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Demonstrated ability to identify risks, implement improvements and drive operational performance
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver results.
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Current HR Driver's and forklift Licence
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Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems
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Qualifications in mechanical hydraulics, electrics etc
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Experience working on drilling equipment
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Experience leading mechanical, maintenance or operational teams in the Drilling or Mining Industry
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Frontline Management qualification or equivalent
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nWhat Star Drilling can offer you: n
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Excellent wages and conditions, including a flexible RDO and company vehicle
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Full time position with four weeks Annual Leave
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Company productivity bonuses
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Modern fleet of equipment
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Friendly and collaborative workforce
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Supportive Management Team
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Strong commitment to training and development
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Modern and well-equipped workshop
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nAbout Star Drilling () n
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Star Drilling is a leader in the industry. Setting the standard with OH&S; systems, modern equipment and a great a team environment.
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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