Maintenance Superintendent - HME

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Anglo American is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead the maintenance team for Capcoal Open Cut in Middlemount, QLD. You will oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance, drive planned work and reliability initiatives with the on-site reliability engineer, manage breakdown events, and mentor supervisors, planners and engineers while partnering with Production to optimise equipment availability and financial targets. The role requires proven Maintenance Superintendent experience in HME within open-cut mining, with strong leadership, safety discipline and the ability to translate strategy into action, budget and delivery. Qualifications include a Mechanical or Electrical degree or diploma or recognized trade certificate and S123, G2. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight HME maintenance, reliability improvements and safety outcomes; apply online with REF71032Z before the 10 November 2025 closing date; recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Company Description

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal
Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate three steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Superintendent to lead the maintenance team in carrying out all aspects of mechanical and electrical maintenance of our Capcoal Opencut in Middlemount, QLD.

Working within the maintenance area, you will provide supervision, oversight and a safe working environment to the on-site maintenance teams. You will ensure planned maintenance and servicing of site equipment is carried out efficiently and safely following the equipment tactics / strategies with your dedicated planning and maintenance crews, in addition you will also be required to manage breakdown events and liaise with your Production counter parts to ensure the safe continued operation.

Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Manage the performance and availability of the Mine to achieve both operational and financial company objectives;
• Responsible for the Maintenance work stream while ensuring the team takes responsibility for their tasks and work management requirements.
• Provides clarity and direction that supports the effective performance of the maintenance department in terms of timing, budget and delivery options.
• Take the lead on improving reliability and equipment standards via your dedicated reliability engineer based on site.
• Attend daily site meetings to provide operational availability and performance of all equipment, upcoming planned events and collaborate closely with the production department.
• Manage, coach and mentor supervisors, maintenance crew personnel and your team of planners and engineers.

You will be able to showcase you extensive experience working as a Maintenance Superintendent, specifically in HME within an Open Cut mining environment, with demonstrated knowledge and proven experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance. Strong team management and leadership ability and experience with a focus on Health & Safety knowledge and adherence while possessing demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills, hand in hand with your excellent communication, organisational and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Degree OR an associate Diploma OR an Australian Recognised Mechanical OR Electrical Trade Certificate. 
• S123, G2

Additional Information

• Flexible work options available, including a 9 day fortnight
• Residential, DIDO or company funded “FIFO” options available.
• Subsidised accommodation available if relocating.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Biannual development planning with line leader
• 5 weeks annual leave + annual leave purchasing options
• Industry leading remuneration and attractive yearly bonus
• External education assistance, novated leasing, private health discounts, additional Anglo discounts

What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

REF71032Z

CLOSING DATE 
10 November 2025

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Anglo American’s Steelmaking Coal Business does not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.