Expression of Interest - Project Manager

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

The Opportunity:

Komatsu is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Project Managers, Maintenance Managers and senior operational leaders interested in a key site-based opportunity supporting a major heavy-equipment maintenance contract in Central Queensland.

This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for a multidisciplinary team of approximately 15 people, including maintenance planning, administration, parts, Leading Hands, HD Fitters and HV Electricians. You'll own the delivery of the maintenance contract; driving safety, machine availability, customer relationships, people performance, KPIs and commercial outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Drive safe execution of planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Maximise heavy-equipment availability and reliability.
• Own contract KPIs, operational performance and customer outcomes.
• Manage budgets, costs and commercial performance.
• Build a strong working relationship with the customer.
• Coordinate maintenance planning, labour, contractors, parts and technical support.
• Champion continuous improvement and a genuine Zero Harm culture.

Role Located:  Bowen Basin, QLD

Komatsu benefits:

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance and Death & Disability Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund; Novated leasing options available.
• Career: Recognition award payments, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with CU Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

We're keen to hear from people with:

• Strong leadership experience in mining, heavy equipment, mobile plant or contract maintenance.
• The ability to lead tradespeople and technical teams in a high-performance environment.
• Strong commercial and customer-management capability.
• Sound knowledge of maintenance planning and equipment performance.
• Excellent safety leadership and knowledge of mining operations.
• Exposure to large mining equipment and OEM environments would be highly regarded.
• A trade background is preferred but not essential.

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Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.