At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering and maintenance teams to optimise performance at Appin Mine.
- Company: Join Redpath, a global leader in underground mining solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, work-life balance, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with clear career progression.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Engineering and significant leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 $ per year.
Full‑Time, Permanent | Roster 8/6 | FIFO & DIDO Options Available
The Redpath Effect
Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor with projects throughout Australia and across the globe. With years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. Redpath's dynamic teams apply ever-evolving best practices to optimize safety and productivity. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees - the heart of our company's success.
Responsibilities
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Engineering Superintendent to lead engineering and maintenance functions at Appin Mine. Reporting to senior site leadership, this role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, asset performance, maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement across underground operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage engineering and maintenance teams across site
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximise asset reliability and availability
- Oversee planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance activities
- Manage maintenance budgets, costs, and resource planning
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and engineering functions
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, site standards, and company procedures
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity
- Support capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and operational initiatives
- Lead investigations into equipment failures and implement corrective actions
- Foster a strong safety culture and mentor maintenance leaders and supervisors
Qualifications Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, or related Engineering discipline
- Significant experience in maintenance and engineering leadership within underground mining
- Proven experience managing mobile and fixed plant performance
- Strong understanding of asset management and reliability principles
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
- Experience managing budgets, contractors, and major maintenance programs
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Current driver's licence
Why Join Redpath
- Redpath offers a stable, long-term opportunity where your contribution is valued and your development is supported.
- Competitive hourly rates with super paid on all hours worked
- Even time roster supporting work-life balance
- Ongoing training and OEM‑accredited development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- PPE provided
- Salary sacrifice options including superannuation and novated leasing
- Discounted health insurance with BUPA
- Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200)
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Redzone Rewards Program offering discounts and cashback
- Service milestone bonuses: $3,000 (5 years), $10,000 (10 years), $15,000 (15 years), $20,000 (20 years)
About Us
In 1962, Jim Redpath's vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath's employees are the heart of the company's success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish. Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier‑free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
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