Maintenance Supervisor

At Lynas Rare Earths - we do interesting stuff!

Our Rare Earths deposit in Mt Weld, Western Australia, is acknowledged as one of the highest-grade Rare Earths mine in the world– so you’re joining a very unique team! As a team member you will be contributing to the sustainable supply of rare earths metals which are used in oil & gas, electric vehicles, and wind turbines.

An opportunity exists for an experienced Maintenance (Mechanical) Supervisor to join Lynas Rare Earths. This position plays a vital role in ensuring reliable plant performance and safe, efficient maintenance operations across site facilities. This is a FIFO position from Perth to our Mt Weld Operations on an 8/6 roster. Prior experience with the following processes would be highly regarded:

• Sizer
• SAG ad Ball Mills
• Flotation
• Water Treatment

As a highly valued member of the Lynas Rare Earths team, you will:

• Ensure all people and plant in your care remain safe
• Help build a positive work enviroment
• Maintain plant performance as required by Mt Weld Operations.
• Allocate daily work assignments including maintenance, repair, housekeeping, and administrative tasks.
• Conduct daily workplace inspections and lead monthly safety toolbox meetings.
• Manage contractors to ensure work scope and goals are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Lead accident investigations and drive positive safety outcomes.
• Liaise with all departments to coordinate mechanical maintenance requirements.
• Always ensure compliance with company procedures and safety standards.
• Provide thorough handovers to incoming supervisors and maintain effective communication across shifts.
• Remain available on-site to respond to any plant breakdowns or critical maintenance issues.

Qualities We Value:

• Safety is your number one value
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems
• High attention to detail and technical problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and time management capabilities
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams and contractors
• Sound understanding of cost implications and maintenance planning
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Pronto software is desirable

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated people leadership skills and improving workplace culture within the team
• Demonstrated experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor in the minerals proc essing or heavy industrial sector
• Mechanical Trade Certificate (or equivalent)
• Valid C-Class WA Manual Driver’s Licence

We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, where all our people feel that they belong, are valued, and respected.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.