About OricaAt Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.It's an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.About the roleWe are looking for aMechanical Engineerwith experience in a manufacturing facility to join ourEngineering Maintenanceteam inKooragang Island, NSWon a full-time permanent basis.Orica Kooragang Island's manufacturing complex comprises an Ammonia plant, three nitric acid plants, and two ammonium nitrate plants. The site has significant dispatch operations, capable of providing bagged, containerized, or bulk products for distribution.The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving work strategies for all assets within their responsible discipline across the Manufacturing Centre that ensures and improves the availability of the Production Cell(s) of the Manufacturing Centre's Product Line(s) to achieve their objectives across — safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.To deliver these responsibilities, the Mechanical Engineer shall work collaboratively across all Manufacturing Centre departments and across the areas of Work Strategies Management, Defect Elimination, Master Data Management, Conditions Monitoring, Performance Management (KPI's).What you will be doingMore specifically, theMechanical Engineerwill deliver the following within their responsible discipline:Support and execute initiatives for site asset improvement and maintenance using the SAP Computerised Maintenance Management System.Collaborate with maintenance technicians to resolve equipment issues, manage replacements and upgrades, and implement improved practices.Oversee changes to maintenance strategies and master data, ensuring compliance with Orica's standards.Promote the use of reliability tools (e.g., Weibull, FMECA, RBM) and work management processes to enhance equipment and plant reliability.Provide technical support to production teams, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and support plant shutdown planning and execution.What you will bringRole ideally suited to individuals with a minimum experience of 2years in the petrochemical or chemical manufacturing industry with considerable change management and safety components.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.Excellent communication skills to ensure strong & efficient collaboration and to promote a culture of shared success and business improvement.Good technical engineering skills and understanding with emphasis on pressure systems, high-speed turbo machinery, furnaces, pumps, machine guarding, maintenance cost analysis, and reliability improvement techniques.Well-developed Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, Apollo) problem-solving and decision-making skills.Good understanding of maintenance cost analysis and reliability improvement tools and techniques (FMECA, RCM, etc.)Good understanding of the SAP Plant Maintenance module and experience working with SAP Hana (preferred).Ability to obtain a national police clearance check.What we offerAs part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.We respect and value allOrica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.#J-18808-Ljbffr