Superintendent - 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 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

Step into a pivotal role at Orica’s Cebu-based site, where engineering excellence meets operational impact. As Superintendent – Maintenance, you’ll be at the helm of regional maintenance performance—ensuring all systems, assets, and processes deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective outcomes across the site.

Your Core Mission: Deliver fit-for-purpose equipment and engineering support across the full asset lifecycle, driving availability, cost control, and operational efficiency.

What you will be doing

• Lead maintenance execution across plant and site operations, ensuring equipment reliability and safety through strong mechanical engineering expertise. 
• Oversee daily planning, coordination, and performance of site-based maintenance teams and contractors to support continuous plant uptime.  
• Apply strategic lifecycle management principles to minimize total equipment ownership cost and enhance availability.  
• Drive preventive maintenance programs, spares control, and reliability engineering strategies tailored to site operational requirements.  
• Supervise technical teams in diagnosing, resolving, and documenting equipment failures to prevent recurring issues.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders—including production, supply chain, and safety teams—to align maintenance with operational goals.  
• Champion compliance with Orica’s SHE standards and ensure all site maintenance activities meet corporate and regulatory requirements.  
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement initiatives that enhance mechanical integrity, plant performance, and operational efficiency.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar maintenance or plant operations role, with proven leadership in site-based technical environments.
• Hands-on experience with Hot Water Generators, pumps, compressors, and electrical troubleshooting; working knowledge of instrumentation systems.
• Proficient in maintenance scheduling and preventive planning to reduce downtime and extend equipment lifecycle.
• Familiarity with electronic trucks and the use of diagnostic scanners; strong analytical approach to identifying and solving mechanical issues.

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.