About Orica At 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 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 role We are excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced Planning and Maintenance Superintendent to join our team at the Kalgoorlie Explosives Reserves Plant. Reporting to the plant Site Manager, you will be instrumental in managing the site maintenance team, integrating major projects and the turnaround program from an operational perspective, ensuring we achieve our safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
What you will be doing Act as the primary operations representative for plant operations. Uphold safety, health, and environmental protocols during all maintenance project and turnaround activities. Ensure that maintenance schedules and tasks are performed to set schedules, project designs meet operational requirements, and that turnaround scopes comply with facility standards. Facilitate effective communication and review sessions with operations stakeholders. Lead external stakeholder engagement in collaboration with the Site Plant Manager. Ensure operations teams are adequately trained to manage new and modified plants prior to commissioning. Conduct investigations into safety incidents and perform proactive audits of construction and commissioning activities. Develop system and isolation plans for safe permit-to-work processes, plant commissioning, and start-up. Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure smooth project handovers. What you will bring A strong commitment to safety as a top priority. Degree in Engineering or a trade-based background. 5+ years of continuous manufacturing experience, preferably in a Major Hazard Facility or the petrochemical/chemical sector. Proficiency in relevant technical and business systems (e.g., SAP, SF, Concur, analytics tools). Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate and influence teams. Diversity Commitment: At Orica, we value diversity and encourage applicants from various backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to apply. If you're ready to take on this pivotal role and contribute to our team, we invite you to apply!
What we offer As 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 all Orica 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.
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