Function Operations, Engineering and Maintenance
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.
Job Description Reporting to the Asset and Maintenance Manager, you will be working as part of a team responsible for providing a cost-effective condition-based maintenance service to ensure the reliability and availability of existing and new equipment at our Victorian Country Sites located in Elmore, Nullawil, Telford, and Woorinen. This role will assist with the identification and implementation of business improvement initiatives and capital improvement projects that improve plant availability and optimise capability.
Responsibilities Work safely in accordance with the company's safety principles and site policies.Ensure that all employees or contractors assisting with maintenance work are properly trained and competent for the tasks they perform.Responsible for applying safety systems, procedures, and activities.Take a leadership role in the development, maintenance, and deployment of safety systems within the Maintenance Department.Participate in incident investigations, near misses, safety observations, and audits.Monitor the Hazard Risk Register for the Maintenance Department and ensure maintenance tasks are completed.Involve all stakeholders in process or engineering changes.Acquire a working knowledge of Isolation, Work Safe Permits, Job Safety Analysis, and Modification Control.Undertake all planned preventative/conditional base maintenance services including corrective maintenance works with some minor capital works.Analyse, diagnose, and repair faults in critical plant and equipment.Carry out repairs and maintenance to the requirements of the Asset and Maintenance Manager.Deal with new situations as they arise and cope with and solve problems while forwarding knowledge and training to peers.Liaise with the Asset and Maintenance Manager regarding plant and equipment failures and request further assistance as needed.Assist and propose changes that may need to be made to working practices, policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions to comply with Legislative requirements and workplace efficiency.Undertake specialised training to learn new techniques and gain accreditation certification with new systems and plant, enhancing career development and gaining a higher level of theoretical and practical knowledge.Embrace and assist with the development of new technologies in the areas of engineering maintenance and condition monitoring to move towards efficiency and cost savings.Only approved chemicals or products are used during maintenance work.Skills, Experience and Competencies: Significant maintenance fitting experience.Knowledge and maintenance experience on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.Present themselves and interact with others in a professional manner.Excellent time management and communication skills.Self-motivated and keen to satisfy customer needs.Self-managed and able to complete allocated work in a safe and efficient manner.Takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining an organised, tidy, and productive workplace.Able to work effectively on their own or as part of a team.Committed to ongoing learning and development.Experience with heavy machinery maintenance is highly desirable.Applicants must hold a certificate in a relevant engineering/mechanical trade, ideally fitting, fitting and machining, or heavy vehicle maintenance.Installation and/or maintenance experience on high-capacity mobile belt conveyors and bucket elevators.Fabrication and welding for repair and modification of plant.Experience with fixed plant.Experience with mobile plant.Welding – ARC, MIG, TIG.Experience in root cause analysis.Licenses to perform High Risk Work, e.g., Elevated Platform, Forklift, etc.A background in grain handling environment and experience is desirable.Experience with CMMS is desirable.Base electrical and automation knowledge.Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities, and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch, and the environment around us.
What We Offer Work for a global, leading commodities company.Competitive salary and benefits.Access to Training and Development.Discounted health insurance options available.
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