Superintendent - Maintenance Planning

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 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 role

Orica is looking for a proactive and results-oriented Superintendent – Maintenance Planning to join our team at the Limay Manufacturing Site in Bataan. In this key role, you will oversee the development and execution of maintenance work plans and schedules that drive plant reliability and uptime. Your efforts will directly support the Product Line in achieving critical performance goals across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. If you have a strong background in maintenance planning and a passion for operational excellence, we invite you to bring your expertise to Orica and help shape the future of our Limay operations.

What you will be doing

• Plan and schedule all maintenance activities—including online, offline, preventive, predictive, and corrective—ensuring all required inputs (materials, equipment, labor) are accounted for.
• Deliver weekly work schedules and packages that optimize resource efficiency and plant uptime within budget constraints.
• Coordinate shutdown preparations in collaboration with Product Line, Supply Chain & Planning, PMO, and Minor Projects, following the agreed staging process.
• Report on shutdown performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance future shutdown outcomes.
• Monitor and report work management KPIs, and collaborate with the Maintenance Execution Superintendent to review and improve performance.
• Maintain and continuously improve SAP task lists to support efficient work planning and execution.
• Manage SAP master data in accordance with Orica’s standards, ensuring all changes follow a defined Management of Change (MOC) process aligned with Reliability and Integrity requirements.

What you will bring

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Planner, with at least 6 years of relevant engineering and maintenance experience.
• Proven expertise and strong knowledge in maintenance planning practices.
• Proficient in SAP and/or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Continuous Improvement, and Lean Manufacturing is an advantage.
• Strong commitment to safety, with a high and unwavering regard for safe work practices.

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.