Drill Department Supervisor

Kalgoorlie, WA
Full time | Permanent
Earning potential over $180,000 | Company vehicle

Lead the day-to-day operations of our growing drill department and help shape how the team operates as it continues to expand.

About Us

Hahn Electrical Contracting is a proudly Australian-owned business with over 35 years of experience delivering specialised electrical services to the mining and resources sector. With operations across Western Australia, we continue to grow while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and our people.

About the Role

Based in Kalgoorlie, this role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our drill department and leading a team of up to five people.

You will coordinate workshop jobs, allocate work, organise parts and resources, monitor progress and keep customers updated on expected completion dates and turnaround times.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing department, support a skilled team and help improve the way work is planned and delivered.

What You’ll Do

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the drill department

- Lead, support and allocate work across a team of up to five people

- Schedule workshop jobs and manage changing priorities

- Coordinate the parts, equipment and resources required for each job

- Monitor job progress, quality and turnaround times

- Keep customers informed of progress, expected completion dates and any delays

- Coordinate drill rig maintenance, repairs and refurbishment work

- Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard

- Maintain accurate job, service and customer records

- Work closely with workshop, site and operational teams

What You’ll Bring

- Experience scheduling and coordinating workshop maintenance or repair jobs

- Previous experience leading a small workshop or technical team

- Experience working with 1,000 V electrical systems





- A current WA Electrical Workers Licence

- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

- Good planning, organisation and problem-solving skills

- The ability to manage competing priorities and customer expectations

- A practical leadership style and clear communication skills

- A current C Class Driver’s Licence

Experience working on drill rigs or other mining equipment will be highly regarded. Current Working at Heights ticket will also be viewed favourably.

Why This Role is Different

This is more than a traditional workshop supervisor position.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of a growing department, shape its daily operations and build robust relationships with both the team and our customers.

The role offers strong earning potential without requiring a permanent FIFO lifestyle, allowing you to build your career while remaining part of the Kalgoorlie community.

What We Offer

- Earning potential over $180,000 per year

- Residential Kalgoorlie role offering genuine work-life balance

- Company vehicle

- Relocation assistance for the right candidate, subject to conditions

- Opportunity to influence and help grow the drill department

- Supportive and accessible leadership team

- Company-funded income protection insurance, subject to conditions

This is a key operational position with scope to influence and grow. If you enjoy leading people, coordinating workshop operations and delivering a reliable service to customers, we encourage you to apply.

Apply Now

Click Apply and include a current resume outlining your relevant leadership, workshop scheduling and electrical experience.

For any questions, contact our HR team on (08) •••• •000 or visit www.hahnelec.com.au to learn more about us.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within four weeks, feel free to apply for future opportunities.

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