Engineer - Maintenance

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

What you will be doing

• Provide day-to-day mechanical engineering support to maintenance and operational teams to help maintain safe and reliable plant performance;
• Develop and improve asset maintenance strategies, equipment records, spare-parts information and master data using SAP;
• Investigate equipment failures using root cause analysis and other defect-elimination methods, then implement sustainable corrective actions;
• Support condition monitoring, reliability improvement initiatives and management of change activities across the site;
• Plan and deliver assigned maintenance projects while supporting plant turnarounds and operational readiness for new projects.

What you will bring

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering;
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge across industrial equipment such as pressure systems, rotating machinery, furnaces and pumps;
• Practical problem-solving skills, including experience with root cause analysis, 5-Why, FMECA, RCM or similar reliability methods;
• An understanding of maintenance systems and asset-management practices, with SAP Plant Maintenance or SAP S/4HANA experience highly regarded;
• Clear communication skills, a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to safety, integrity and continuous improvement.

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.