Technical Maintenance Support is a progressive, independently owned and operated company based in Geraldton, Perth, and Kalgoorlie, WA. We specialise in a wide range of services, primarily focused on fixed plant mining equipment throughout the Midwest and Pilbara regions.
About the Role
The role is ideal for someone from a mechanical fitting or fabrication background who has stepped up into leadership and thrives in a small business environment where decisions matter and results are visible.
Working Monday to Friday (7:00am – 5:00pm) at the office based in Malaga, the General Manager in Perth provides the necessary leadership to manage and coordinate, facilitate and direct short- and long-term shutdowns and projects. This includes managing shutdown and project teams, planning, scheduling, and execution in a safe, efficient and cost‑effective manner. You will also be responsible for the Perth office staff and fabrication workshop from a management and leadership perspective.
Primary Objective of the Role
Work closely with clients and TMS Management to ensure that scheduled shutdown and maintenance projects are planned and executed in accordance with clients' and TMS's standards and procedures.
Ensure all personnel are aware of safe work practices and procedures and are provided with a safe working environment.
Implement a continuous improvement philosophy across the shutdown function, always delivering best practices.
Manage and support all personnel.
Maintain and deliver the shutdown or project within budget and implement cost‑saving functions where applicable.
Ensure all work meets required standards and all drawings, specifications, inspections and certifications are adhered to.
Program, produce and monitor shutdown and project plans in accordance with client requirements.
Actively review, improve, refine and update the shutdown work process to consistently deliver a high level of performance and be an industry leader.
Develop job plans for activities including costs, durations, specifications, drawings, equipment, materials and manpower, safety/environmental requirements, special tooling and any other requirements as needed.
Ensure all necessary documentation is developed and stored appropriately within the TMS Hub, including pre‑ and post‑shutdown documentation, work packages, reports, etc.
Attend meetings with Management & Logistics department both within TMS and for our clients.
Manage and direct works through to our Perth office and staff.
Managing fabrication workshop operations, people and production.
Leading and motivating trades, supervisors and support staff.
Driving revenue growth through new work, repeat business and operational improvements.
Oversee budgets, costs, margins and financial performance.
Your Experience and Skills
Planning & organising, problem solving.
Conflict & time management and strong communication skills.
Intermediate MS Office skills, drawing programme knowledge an advantage.
Highly motivated with the ability to multitask, manage people and work in a busy environment.
Want to grow in a business that values development.
Must have a Trade background – Mech Fitting / Fabrication
What We Offer
Key leadership role with real autonomy.
Opportunity to shape and grow the business.
Competitive salary package aligned with experience.
Long‑term stability with a respected organisation.
Opportunities for career growth.
Recognised by Mid-West Chamber of Commerce Work Small Business Award.
Laptop.
Site compliant vehicle.
Application
If you are a practical leader who understands workshops, people and profit – we want to hear from you. Please use the APPLY NOW button and submit an updated copy of your Resume; our Recruitment team will be in touch with you.
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