The Superintendent Electrical Maintenance acts in the Senior Superintendent Process Plant – Electrical Maintenance role as required, overseeing all site electrical, instrumentation, power generation and infrastructure maintenance activities and personnel. The role leads the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the Gold Processing Plant’s electrical and instrumentation systems, the Back-Up Diesel Power Station, Non-Process Infrastructure and ancillary equipment to maximise availability and maintain asset integrity across the operation. The role is accountable for the planning, execution and continuous improvement of preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring all assets are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements, company standards and industry best practice. Key Responsibilities: Management of Safety, Environment, & Community Relations Safety, Environment & Community – Provide visible safety leadership and foster a proactive safety culture within the electrical and Non-Process Infrastructure maintenance team. – Ensure all electrical, instrumentation, power generation and Non-Process Infrastructure maintenance activities comply with company policies, statutory requirements and electrical safety standards. – Lead investigations into electrical and Non-Process Infrastructure incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions. – Ensure all work complies with permit-to-work, isolation and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures. – Maintain environmental compliance by minimising waste, preventing pollution and ensuring hazardous materials are handled responsibly. – Engage respectfully with local communities and ensure maintenance activities comply with company community standards. Electrical Maintenance Management – Execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies for electrical, instrumentation power generation systems and Non-Process Infrastructure to maximise equipment reliability and plant availability. – Develop and optimise maintenance plans for plant electrical and instrumentation systems, Non-Process Infrastructure, power generation and distribution networks, substations, motors, variable speed drives, protection systems and associated infrastructure. – Plan, prioritise and execute maintenance work efficiently to minimise equipment downtime. – Monitor equipment performance, analyse reliability data and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset performance. – Manage shutdown planning and execution for electrical, instrumentation, power generation and Non-Process Infrastructure assets in collaboration with operations and maintenance planning teams. – Identify critical electrical, instrumentation, power generation and Non-Process Infrastructure spares and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support operational reliability. – Coordinate specialist contractors and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards. – Complete statutory inspections, testing and compliance activities within required timeframes. – Support improvement and sustaining capital projects involving electrical, instrumentation, power generation and Non-Process Infrastructure assets. – Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and cost control for the electrical, instrumentation, power generation and Non-Process Infrastructure maintenance department. – Prepare and present maintenance performance reports, KPIs and reliability metrics to management. People Management – Lead, mentor and develop the electrical, instrumentation, power generation and Non-Process Infrastructure maintenance teams to achieve departmental and organisational goals. – Develop local workforce capability through coaching, training and succession planning. – Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to support staff development. – Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and operational excellence. – Maintain workforce competency and ensure required training is completed. – Build strong working relationships across operations, maintenance, engineering and support functions. Essential – At least seven years’ leadership experience at Superintendent level or above in process plant electrical, instrumentation, power generation and Non-Process Infrastructure maintenance within a mineral processing facility. – Strong technical knowledge of power generation practices in mineral processing facilities. – Sound knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical systems, power distribution, motor control, protection systems, instrumentation and electrical compliance requirements. – Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance principles. – Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably Pronto. – Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, mentor and develop diverse teams. – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. – Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. – Strong written and verbal communication skills. – Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build collaborative relationships at all organisational levels. – Trained, experienced and competent to perform high-voltage switching. Desired – Experience in gold processing operations. – Strong technical knowledge of instrumentation and process control systems. – Experience and technical knowledge in maintaining Power Generation and Non-Process Infrastructure. – Experience implementing reliability improvement initiatives. – Experience with condition monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies. – Flexibility, adaptability and resilience in a dynamic operational environment. Qualifications & Licences: – Trade Qualification minimum as an Electrician (essential) – Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (desired) – Trained and competent in High Voltage Switching Authorisation Additional Information: – Prepared to undertake external training to complement the operation. – Incumbent may be expected to work outside Normal Working Hours on occasions. – Incumbent will from time to time be required to travel on company business Application Mode: Applications will only be received by email to with the advertised job title Senior Superintendent Process Plant – Electrical Maintenance as the subject line of the email. Applications closes on 19 November 2026
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