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Supervisor - Port Maintenance 3

  • 500755
  • Cape Preston, WA
  • Permanent Fulltime
  • Closing on: 6 Dec 2026

Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Supervisor - Port Maintenance to join our Port Operations team, on a permanent 2/1 continuous roster (nights & days), FIFO from Perth.  

Reporting to the Superintendent – Maintenance, you will oversee day-to-day maintenance activities, lead and develop a skilled workforce, and ensure maintenance operations are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead, mentor and develop maintenance personnel and contractors, promoting a strong safety culture and high-performance work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including MSIR 5.10(4) and MSIR 5.18(1), and all company HSEQ policies and procedures.
  • Oversee planned and breakdown maintenance activities, prioritising work to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
  • Monitor equipment performance and ensure maintenance activities are completed to a high standard, within budget and with minimal rework.
  • Drive maintenance productivity and achieve weekly maintenance plan compliance targets.
  • Ensure effective coordination between maintenance, shore-based and marine operations teams.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift handovers and equipment status reports.
  • Promote continuous improvement through training, multi-skilling and the regular review of safe work procedures.

About You:

You are a hands-on maintenance leader with 5 + years strong technical knowledge, proven supervisory experience and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce. You understand the demands of a port maintenance environment and are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, equipment reliability and operational performance.

To be successful in the role you must have:

  • Trade or Engineering qualification
  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft office
  • Understanding of workplace health & safety, environmental procedures, legislation, and management systems.
  • Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor qualification
  • A current Drivers licence
  • Hold or ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

Benefits

As a CPPC employee, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, career and wellbeing:

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Career progression pathways and industry training programs
  • Salary continuance and life insurance paid for by the company
  • Salary packaging options for novated leasing, interstate flights and airport parking
  • Alliance Airlines Lounge membership
  • Corporate partnerships and discounts across health, wellbeing, travel and vehicles
  • Access to onsite village facilities, including three gyms, swimming pool and sports courts

 To Apply

  • Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
  • We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
  • Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position. 
  • Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

As an employee of CPPC, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

 About Cape Preston Port Company

Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) operates the port and marine ore delivery supply chain, on behalf of CITIC Pacific Mining. CPM is the developer and operator of the Sino Iron project, a world class magnetite processing operation at Cape Preston, 100kms Southwest of Karratha in Western Australia.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.   

Within CPPC, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPPC.

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