Leading Hand - HME

The role and project

In this position, you will supervise a crew of experienced tradespeople responsible for keeping heavy mobile equipment running effectively at site.

The work is tied to the Weld Range Project, which is owned by Fenix Resources and located in the Pilbara area of Western Australia’s Mid West, around 362 km north-east of Geraldton. The project covers the Iron Ridge mine, with Beebyn-W11 acting as an extension designed to support growth in total output toward 6 Mtpa.

The equipment on this project includes Komatsu PC1250 and Liebherr 9200 excavators, Komatsu HD785-7 haul trucks, CAT ancillary equipment, a D9 dozer, a 16H grader, and a Komatsu HD785 water cart.

MACA is part of Thiess and operates as a trusted integrated contracting services business working across mining, civil construction, infrastructure, and mineral processing. The company focuses on investing in people, responding to client needs, improving continuously, and supporting communities through social responsibility.

What you will do

• Lead a team in a mobile plant maintenance environment on an operating mine site.
• Bring a constructive leadership approach, strong time management, and the flexibility to shift priorities while guiding and supporting the maintenance team.
• Oversee performance, servicing schedules, repairs, and preventive maintenance for heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Make sure health, safety, and work procedures are followed at all times.
• Ensure tradespeople complete all documentation accurately and to a high standard.
• Take initiative in the workplace to help ensure work is completed to a strong quality standard.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders such as supervisors, superintendents, and tradespeople.

What is on offer

• Both full-time and casual rate options are available.
• Superannuation is paid on all hours worked.
• Paid maternity leave is provided.
• Competitive pay plus access to corporate discounts and cashback offers from more than 350 well-known retailers.
• Access to an online employee wellbeing centre with education, support, and tools to help improve overall wellbeing.
• Ability to salary sacrifice.
• Employee referral program with the potential to earn up to $2,500 for successful referrals into MACA roles.
• Health insurance savings of up to 10% with BUPA, HBF, or HCF.

Additional information

There are strong long-term opportunities across the business, with further growth and development prospects available. MACA encourages people who want to build their careers and make their mark.

Equal opportunity

MACA is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Application note

Applicants are invited to apply if they want to join MACA’s growth journey and contribute to the team.