Fleet Maintenance Depot Supervisor (Winnemucca, Nevada)

About Orica

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize 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.

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About The Role – Fleet Maintenance Depot Supervisor (Winnemucca, Nevada)

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Fleet Maintenance Depot Supervisor to join Orica's Supply Chain team supporting our Specialty Mining Chemicals (OSMC) business in Winnemucca, Nevada.

In this role, the Fleet Maintenance & Depot Supervisor will oversee operations for our hazardous materials logistics depot, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant management of Orica's T14 ISO tank container fleet and chassis network used to transport manufactured sodium cyanide (UN3414 & UN1689).

This position is responsible for the end-to-end management of fleet maintenance, tank preparation, mechanical maintenance, yard mobilization, and regulatory compliance.

The role ensures maximum fleet availability, operational readiness, and the safe transportation of highly regulated hazardous materials. The successful candidate will lead efforts to maximize fleet availability and operational readiness while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance in the transportation of highly regulated hazardous materials.

What you will be doing

T14 ISO Fleet Prep & Maintenance

• Oversee pre-trip and post-trip inspections of T14 ISO tank containers to ensure compliance with DOT, IMDG, and International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC) requirements.

• Manage preventive maintenance programs, including valve servicing, gasket replacement, repairs, and coordination of required 2.5-year and 5-year hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing.

• Supervise specialized tank cleaning, purging, and drying processes required for T14 tanks prior to maintenance activities or product loading, collaborating closely with Operations as needed.

Yard Mobilization & Spotting

• Coordinate and track the movement of ISO tanks, chassis, and related equipment throughout the yard using specialized yard equipment, including yard tractors and forklifts, to support loading operations and maintain efficient yard flow.
• Position empty and prepared ISO tank containers for loading in alignment with production schedules and operational requirements.
• Partner with production leadership to ensure ISO tank availability supports sodium cyanide briquette manufacturing and shipment schedules.
• Manage the inbound receipt and outbound release of ISO tank containers with third-party transportation providers, ensuring equipment is properly staged, assigned, and dispatched.
• Maintain organized yard operations by designating storage, staging, and loading areas to prevent dispatch errors and optimize asset utilization.
• Coordinate with third-party maintenance vendors to schedule and complete annual inspections, preventive maintenance, and required repairs for chassis equipment.

Depot & Facility Management

• Maintain exceptional housekeeping and organizational standards throughout the depot to promote a safe work environment, ensure efficient traffic flow, and support overall operational readiness. Assist with site perimeter cleanup, fence maintenance, and other facility maintenance activities as requested by the Winnemucca Plant Manager.
• Utilize Terminal Management Systems (currently M3 and Power BI) to monitor and track container status, including Dirty, Clean/Prepped, Loaded, and Out of Service, while maintaining accurate equipment records and inventory visibility.
• Oversee containment areas, stormwater management, spill prevention systems, and environmental controls within the depot footprint to ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and environmental requirements. Immediately notify site leadership of any uncontrolled release, employee exposure, safety concern, or environmental risk.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce strict compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, safe work practices, and handling protocols associated with sodium cyanide and other high-consequence hazardous materials.
• Serve as a key member of the site's emergency response and spill containment team, supporting incident response, emergency preparedness drills, and continuous improvement of response procedures.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready records of tank inspections, maintenance activities, certifications, regulatory testing, and employee training to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

What you will bring

• 5+ years of experience in chemical terminal management, intermodal depot operations, fleet maintenance, or bulk liquid and solid hazardous materials logistics.
• Strong knowledge of T14 ISO tank container specifications, including valves, top-loading systems, lining integrity, inspection requirements, and certification processes.
• Working knowledge of DOT 49 CFR, IMDG Code, OSHA regulations, and International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC) standards preferred.
• Experience operating, managing, or coordinating yard equipment, including yard hostlers/yard dogs, forklifts, and other material-handling or coupling equipment.
• Proven ability to coordinate fleet maintenance programs, equipment inspections, regulatory testing, and asset utilization in a highly regulated industrial environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate activities across operations, maintenance, transportation providers, and external vendors.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with fleet, terminal, or asset management systems; experience with M3, Power BI, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of industrial operations, maintenance, and leadership experience will be considered.

Physical requirement:

• Regularly work in both office and outdoor industrial environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and movement throughout the facility and yard.
• Perform inspections of ISO tanks, chassis, valves, hoses, and related equipment.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Wear required PPE and comply with all site safety requirements.
• Safely navigate active industrial areas and participate in emergency response activities as needed.

Role dimensions

• Monday through Friday
• This position requires on-site work at the Winnemucca facility.
• Responsible for the supervision, training, and performance management of assigned employees.

Your qualifications

• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) designation or ISO tank inspection certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven ability to foster and maintain a proactive safety-first culture.
• Proficiency with Transport Management Systems (TMS), fleet management software, SAP Logistics modules, or similar operational platforms.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data management and reporting tools.
• Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from 
• Dental – One (1) plan to choose from 
• Vision – One (1) plan to choose from 
• Health Savings Account 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability  
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program 
• 401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day.
• Company provided Bonding Leave 
• Accrued Paid Time Off  
• Paid Sick & Safe Time 
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

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.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes. 

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are a Drug-free workplace.