Specialist - Fixed Assets

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

Lead the lifecycle management and demobilization of fixed assets across multiple non-operational sites in India. Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, and operational standards while driving cost efficiency and timely execution.

What you will be doing

• Safety Leadership: Drive safety culture and compliance during all demobilization and asset-handling activities.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards, including statutory licensing for mobile electrical fleet.
• Demobilization Execution: Plan and lead site closures, including dismantling, hazardous material handling, and land handover.
• Asset Lifecycle Management: Oversee acquisition, tagging, utilization, transfer, and disposal of fixed assets.
• Risk & Permit Management: Prepare JSERA, manage Permit-to-Work (PTW), and raise Alternative Authority/Management of Change (AA/MOC) requests.
• Process Development: Create and implement SOPs for demobilization and asset handling.
• Scrap & Hazardous Disposal: Coordinate environmentally compliant disposal of scrap and hazardous materials (HazDem).
• Vendor & Procurement Support: Float RFQs, evaluate quotations, and assist procurement.
• Reporting & Documentation: Deliver project progress reports, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with operations, finance, procurement, and projects teams to ensure timely execution.

What you will bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred; Chemical acceptable).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in project execution, operations, or asset management.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Site demobilization and dismantling of mechanical equipment (tanks, piping, pumps, structures).
  • Handling cranes, hydras, and decontamination of tanks/piping.
  • Strong knowledge of safety processes (JSERA, PTW, SOPs).
  • Basic understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems (preferred).
• Tools: Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and reporting tools.

How you shape and influence others

• Strong safety mindset and compliance orientation.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently with extensive travel.
• Vendor negotiation and cost-control focus.
• High attention to detail and timelines.

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.