Maintenance Superintendent

at  IXOM

North Laverton, VIC, AU, 3026
Permanent
IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, who have locally manufactured products and ensure safe and reliable access to help industries, businesses and local communities to thrive.
Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few).
We are supported by over 1,300 people globally and our operations span across four continents and nine countries, with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Trade Qualification as Mechanical Fitter, Electrical/Instrumentation technician’
• 15+ years’ experience in maintenance of a continuous process plant (desirable: experience in maintaining ChlorAlkali or other chemical plant).
• Experience in computerised maintenance management systems and the MS suite of applications.
• Experience in managing multi-discipline employees and contractors.
• Experience in planning and/or organising work and work packages.
• Experience in working around hazardous materials/chemicals.
• Ability to accurately assess risk.
• Strong safety ethic.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts within a dynamic environment.

THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting a newly created position of Maintenance Superintendent to join our Laverton site.
As Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing the team that handles day-to-day maintenance and shutdown activities. You will ensure effective planning and communication and work orders are completed safely, on time and within budget.
Our Laverton site is a designated Major Hazard Facility (MHF) and the successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of maintenance activity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the maintenance activities carried out on site comply with legislation, regulations, and the Ixom SH&E management system.
• Implement improvements to enhance the safety of maintenance and site operations when opportunities are identified.
• Develop and maintain a motivated team that can safely deliver the maintenance strategies, including planned and unplanned maintenance with a view to continually improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness and plant reliability.
• Ensure effective planning, scheduling and communication to achieve work completion targets and budgetary requirements.
• Manage maintenance workshop, including equipment and inventory.
• Implement the maintenance strategy and ensure the asset management system is utilised in accordance with company requirements.
• Build and maintain professional relationships and successful lines of communication with operations and supply chain stakeholders.