At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance and asset management for drilling operations, ensuring top-notch performance and safety.
- Company: Join Edge Drilling, a respected and growing contractor in the drilling industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive leadership, and opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Other info: Drive excellence in a collaborative culture with strong career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on operational performance while leading a dynamic maintenance team.
- Qualifications: Mechanical trade qualification and proven maintenance leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 103500 - 126500 $ per year.
Edge Drilling is seeking an experienced, proactive, and hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance, asset management, workshop, and inventory functions across our drilling operations. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this key leadership role is responsible for ensuring our fleet of drilling rigs, support equipment, and mobile assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, quality, and operational performance.
If you are a trade-qualified maintenance professional who enjoys leading teams, improving asset performance, developing systems, and driving continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you.
About the Role
As Maintenance Manager, you will oversee all maintenance and asset management activities to maximise equipment availability, workshop efficiency, compliance, and cost-effective operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across drilling rigs, support equipment, and mobile plant.
- Lead workshop, maintenance, and stores personnel.
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules and asset lifecycle strategies.
- Manage inventory, critical spares, procurement, and supplier relationships.
- Monitor equipment performance and implement strategies to reduce downtime.
- Ensure compliance with OEM recommendations, statutory requirements, and client specifications.
- Prepare and manage maintenance budgets and cost-control initiatives.
- Provide technical support and subject matter expertise to operational teams.
- Maintain accurate maintenance, certification, and asset records.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and asset management functions.
Safety & Compliance
At Edge Drilling, safety is our highest priority. You will:
- Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across all maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
- Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct workshop, warehouse, and asset inspections and audits.
- Support ISO Quality, Environmental, and Safety Management Systems.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained and operated safely and efficiently.
About You
- Mechanical Trade Qualification.
- Experience with hydraulic systems and air compressors.
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics.
- Demonstrated maintenance leadership experience within mining, drilling, construction, heavy industry, or similar sectors.
- Strong asset management and maintenance planning experience.
- Proven ability to lead teams, contractors, and service providers.
- Excellent fault-finding, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Sound budgeting and cost-management capability.
- Current HR Driver's Licence.
- Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.
Please outline your relevant experience and address the essential requirements in your cover letter.
Why Join Edge Drilling?
- Lead a critical business function with direct influence on operational performance.
- Join a respected and growing drilling contractor.
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.
- Opportunity to drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.
Our Values
At Edge Drilling, we live by our RISE values: Respect | Integrity | Safety | Excellence.
Maintenance Manager in Perth employer: Edge Drilling Pty LTD
Edge Drilling is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety and operational excellence, making it an ideal workplace for a Maintenance Manager. With a supportive leadership team and a collaborative culture, employees are encouraged to drive innovation and continuous improvement while enjoying competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth. Located in a thriving drilling sector, Edge Drilling offers a dynamic environment where your expertise can significantly impact the company's success.
