Underground Maintenance Superintendent
Enaex Australia
Full-Time
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Join a global Drill and Blast leader committed to Zero Harm
Opportunity to join us during an exciting period of growth!
Permanent, full-time role working Mon to Fri
Site travel required
Join a global Drill and Blast leader committed to Zero Harm
Opportunity to join us during an exciting period of growth!
Permanent, full-time role working Mon to Fri
Site travel required
Why join Enaex?
- We are a global leader in the blasting industry with over 100 years of experience
- Our priority is life – we put people’s safety and integrity first & have an overriding commitment to zero harm
- Be surrounded by a friendly, supportive team within a diverse & accommodating working environment
- Invaluable growth opportunities + access to our EAP, Employee Benefits & Tenure Recognition Programmes
About the position
We are seeking an Underground Maintenance Superintendent to provide technical trade related support and supervision to the underground business.
Reporting to the Underground Operations Manager, you will work closely with our clients’ maintenance teams while providing technical support to our operations teams.
You will be primarily based in our Perth Office in Welshpool, with regular travel required to our sites across Australia.
Core accountabilities include:
- Utilise both our Enaex maintenance personnel and contractors to complete maintenance tasks in a timely manner and to a high standard.
- Provide technical support to Enaex operations team in the field and directly to client’s maintenance teams.
- Liaise with contractors and client’s maintenance teams to schedule, organise and complete PM servicing and critical breakdown repairs.
- Supervise and support maintenance strategies for Enaex carrier rebuilds, components LV fleet and fixed plant assets across the underground operations.
- Lead projects regarding improvement opportunities from design to implementation.
- Maintain high levels of clear communication throughout all maintenance processes with operational and site personnel.
- Be the point of contact for Enaex site-based personnel and the client’s maintenance team for maintenance support and assistance.
- Demonstrate behaviour which contributes to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
- Attend to other duties as required.
Essential requirements:
• Trade certificate relevant to the role.
• High regard to workplace safety and maintaining safe systems of work.
• Two to five years’ experience in mobile fleet maintenance.
• High level of computer literacy skills.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to multitask and manage tasks in differing stages of completion.
Desirable requirements:
• Previous experience with underground explosive mobile equipment.
• Previous experience with Normet equipment.
What we offer
• Full time permanent position working Monday to Friday, with opportunity to travel and work across different sites
• Salary package based on experience + TOT vehicle
• Be surrounded by a friendly, supportive team within a diverse & accommodating working environment
• Invaluable growth opportunities with a focus on your development
• Opportunity to work for a global organisation with a local touch
• Tenure Recognition Program - certificate & gift cards for 5, 10, 15 & 20+ years of service!
• Employee Benefits Program saving on ‘cost of living’ expenses
• Novated leasing on vehicles – allowing you to make significant tax savings
• Flight Centre discounts and benefits for your next holiday!
• Access to a variety of wellbeing resources through our EAP service provider, Telus Health (including exclusive offers to retailers and brands!)
How to apply
Click ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply now’ and complete the application form through our Careers’ website.
Who we are
Enaex is a world leader in the production of industrial-grade ammonium nitrate and the most important provider of integrated rock fragmentation services in Chile and Latin America. Enaex has a broad international presence operating in and exporting explosives and services to more than forty countries globally.
Enaex Australia has more than 20 years of experience in blasting services in both open-pit and underground mining, operating nationally across Australia, providing services across multiple commodities including iron ore, gold, and coal. The company services the market with a fleet of Mobile Processing Units, five state-of-the-art emulsion-manufacturing facilities and a fast-growing 300+ strong workforce. Enaex Australia is part of Enaex S.A. (“Enaex”), a subsidiary of the Sigdo Koppers Group.
Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Enaex, our approach to hiring and promoting talent is grounded in merit. We assess individuals for roles based on their qualifications, skills, experience, and alignment with our company culture and values. We deeply value the advantages that diversity brings to our workplace, embracing differences in gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply and be a part of our dynamic team.
Please note: You must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia.
For further information, please email enaexau.employment@enaex.com.au. Kindly note, this email address is intended for enquiries only.
- We are a global leader in the blasting industry with over 100 years of experience
- Our priority is life – we put people’s safety and integrity first & have an overriding commitment to zero harm
- Be surrounded by a friendly, supportive team within a diverse & accommodating working environment
- Invaluable growth opportunities + access to our EAP, Employee Benefits & Tenure Recognition Programmes
We are seeking an Underground Maintenance Superintendent to provide technical trade related support and supervision to the underground business.
Reporting to the Underground Operations Manager, you will work closely with our clients’ maintenance teams while providing technical support to our operations teams.
You will be primarily based in our Perth Office in Welshpool, with regular travel required to our sites across Australia.
Core accountabilities include:
- Utilise both our Enaex maintenance personnel and contractors to complete maintenance tasks in a timely manner and to a high standard.
- Provide technical support to Enaex operations team in the field and directly to client’s maintenance teams.
- Liaise with contractors and client’s maintenance teams to schedule, organise and complete PM servicing and critical breakdown repairs.
- Supervise and support maintenance strategies for Enaex carrier rebuilds, components LV fleet and fixed plant assets across the underground operations.
- Lead projects regarding improvement opportunities from design to implementation.
- Maintain high levels of clear communication throughout all maintenance processes with operational and site personnel.
- Be the point of contact for Enaex site-based personnel and the client’s maintenance team for maintenance support and assistance.
- Demonstrate behaviour which contributes to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
- Attend to other duties as required.
Essential requirements:
• Trade certificate relevant to the role.
• High regard to workplace safety and maintaining safe systems of work.
• Two to five years’ experience in mobile fleet maintenance.
• High level of computer literacy skills.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to multitask and manage tasks in differing stages of completion.
Desirable requirements:
• Previous experience with underground explosive mobile equipment.
• Previous experience with Normet equipment.
What we offer
• Full time permanent position working Monday to Friday, with opportunity to travel and work across different sites
• Salary package based on experience + TOT vehicle
• Be surrounded by a friendly, supportive team within a diverse & accommodating working environment
• Invaluable growth opportunities with a focus on your development
• Opportunity to work for a global organisation with a local touch
• Tenure Recognition Program - certificate & gift cards for 5, 10, 15 & 20+ years of service!
• Employee Benefits Program saving on ‘cost of living’ expenses
• Novated leasing on vehicles – allowing you to make significant tax savings
• Flight Centre discounts and benefits for your next holiday!
• Access to a variety of wellbeing resources through our EAP service provider, Telus Health (including exclusive offers to retailers and brands!)
Click ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply now’ and complete the application form through our Careers’ website.
Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately. Applications will close on Friday 31 October 2025.
If you don’t tick all the boxes but are in the process of growth and think this is the right move for you, please apply! We are happy to discuss options.
Who we are
Enaex is a world leader in the production of industrial-grade ammonium nitrate and the most important provider of integrated rock fragmentation services in Chile and Latin America. Enaex has a broad international presence operating in and exporting explosives and services to more than forty countries globally.
Enaex Australia has more than 20 years of experience in blasting services in both open-pit and underground mining, operating nationally across Australia, providing services across multiple commodities including iron ore, gold, and coal. The company services the market with a fleet of Mobile Processing Units, five state-of-the-art emulsion-manufacturing facilities and a fast-growing 300+ strong workforce. Enaex Australia is part of Enaex S.A. (“Enaex”), a subsidiary of the Sigdo Koppers Group.
Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Enaex, our approach to hiring and promoting talent is grounded in merit. We assess individuals for roles based on their qualifications, skills, experience, and alignment with our company culture and values. We deeply value the advantages that diversity brings to our workplace, embracing differences in gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply and be a part of our dynamic team.
Please note: You must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia.
For further information, please email enaexau.employment@enaex.com.au. Kindly note, this email address is intended for enquiries only.