Lead - Asset Support

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

What you will be doing

Key Accountabilities

 Drives Fleet & Asset Management

· Capital Projects – Business Case & Project Ownership

· Capital Project – Project Delivery

· Comply with Management of Change - AA Approver.

· Purchase Order Management

· Operational Excellence Scorecard Reporting

· Compliance to Maintenance Management plans for all Assets on site

· Management of Team Rosters & Leave

· Ensure all Operational Equipment has been Hazard Studied

· Field Measurement System Support

· Safety Execution & Leadership.

· Operational Safety Governance

· Capital Management & Optimisation

· Statutory Licencing – Mobile Fleet

What you will bring

• Minimum 8 years experience post professional qualification, including 5 years of direct people management experience.

•  Proven ability to lead a team, including building a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream.

•  Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.

•  Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives would be desirable.

•  Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor &/or customer relationships.

• Financial accumen & budgeting experience.

• Competencies and Qualification:

• 8yrs+ relevant experience in: 

         Asset management  

         Maintenance management 

         Fleet management 

• Trades Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) or Tradesman with relevant experience.

• Experience in Explosives plant or dangerous goods Engineering/Maintenance environment ·

• Personal management and leadership skills and experience ·

Role dimensions

Travel requirements:
Involves regular travel across the Africa region to support operational needs. 

Your qualifications

Engineering Degree

Registered with ACSA

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
* Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
* Builds the trust of others  
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability
* Work effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders 
* High level decision making & problem solving skills
* Self-motivated, well organised and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Strong people management and influencing skills
 

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.