Maintenance Fitter

We’re looking for a trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter to join our BPS team at Kembla Grange and play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our plant and equipment. 

This is a hands-on role with a broad range of responsibilities across mechanical and electrical maintenance, planned and unplanned maintenance, contractor coordination, maintenance systems, spare parts, safety and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with Operations and Site Management to identify issues, solve problems and ensure the site continues to perform at its best. 

What you'll be responsible for:

• Perform routine, preventative and unplanned maintenance activities across the facility, including mechanical and electrical maintenance, to ensure plant and equipment reliability and operational performance. 
• Ensure all maintenance and operational activities are conducted in accordance with required safety standards, procedures and legislation. 
• Conduct daily site inspections of plant, equipment and general site cleanliness, identifying and reporting issues requiring rectification, including safety, environmental and maintenance issues. 
• Work closely with the Operations team to support day-to-day problem solving, ensuring plant performance issues are addressed in a timely and effective manner. 
• Assist Site Management with the planning, development and implementation of planned maintenance activities. 
• Ensure the maintenance workshop is appropriately set up, organised and maintained, with the tools, equipment, resources and capabilities required to support site maintenance activities. 
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Guardian maintenance system, including maintaining accurate system records, managing planned and unplanned maintenance activities, and recording spare parts usage and timing. 
• Ensure maintenance spare parts are appropriately organised, stocked and replenished to support reliable and efficient maintenance operations. 
• Undertake regular stocktakes and inventory checks of maintenance spare parts and ensure discrepancies or shortages are identified and addressed. 
• Identify and incorporate continuous improvement opportunities into maintenance and operational activities through both formal and informal improvement processes. 
• Coordinate the development and delivery of minor maintenance and improvement projects, ensuring activities are appropriately planned and completed. 
• Ensure the site is maintained in a clean, safe and orderly condition, and that all relevant environmental and safety requirements are met. 
• Safely coordinate site contractors, including contractor induction, supervision and monitoring to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with site requirements. 
• Prepare and maintain appropriate safety documentation, including Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), isolation procedures and permits where required, to ensure a safe system of work. 
• Comply with the relevant Occupational Safety and Health requirements and all reasonable directions relating to health and safety at work. 
• Follow all company procedures and processes relating to quality, safety and the environment, and ensure the appropriate authority is obtained in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS). 
• Report quality and safety non-conformances and actively identify opportunities to improve business processes, systems and operational performance. 
• Comply with all ICL policies, procedures and requirements as amended or varied from time to time. 
• Support and contribute to a positive “One Business” culture, working collaboratively across the site and wider business. 
• Take responsibility for the effective completion of mechanical maintenance activities and contribute to the overall reliability and performance of the facility. 

What you'll bring:

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or a related discipline. 
• Approximately 5 years’ experience in a production, manufacturing or operations environment, ideally within a maintenance-focused role. 
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing contractors and operators, including providing supervision and ensuring work is completed safely. 
• Strong practical experience in mechanical maintenance, fault finding and troubleshooting. 
• Experience with maintenance management systems, ideally including Guardian or a similar computerised maintenance management system. 
• Experience supporting or managing planned and preventative maintenance programs. 
• Strong understanding and commitment to workplace health and safety, including experience with SWMS, isolation procedures and permits. 
• QA and OH&S training and a strong understanding of quality, safety and environmental requirements. 
• High level of computer literacy, with the ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and use business and maintenance systems. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Operations, Site Management, contractors and other stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, leadership and direction to contractors and operators. 
• A proactive and practical approach to problem solving, with a focus on plant reliability and operational performance. 
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records, stock levels and maintenance information. 

Desirable experience:

• Experience with electrical systems, control systems and automation. 
• Experience in maintenance management or coordination. 
• Experience working in a continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing or 5S environment. 
• Experience identifying and implementing opportunities to improve plant reliability, efficiency and business processes. 
• Experience coordinating and delivering minor projects. 

Why join us? 

• Work in a newly commissioned plant: Join a clean, modern and technologically advanced facility with new equipment and systems, providing an excellent environment to develop your technical skills. 
• Build your career with a global business: Be part of a large national and international organisation with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development. 
• Make a difference: Play a critical role in maintaining the safety, reliability and performance of a busy operational site. 
• Varied and hands-on work: Work across mechanical and electrical maintenance, planned and unplanned maintenance, projects, contractors and continuous improvement. 
• Work collaboratively: Partner closely with Operations and Site Management to solve problems and keep the business moving. 

Our commitment:

ICL is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and ensuring our people have the support and resources required to perform their roles safely and effectively. 

We are committed to quality and continuous improvement and encourage all employees to identify opportunities to improve our processes, systems and business performance. 

We value collaboration and a “One Business” culture, where everyone contributes to creating a safe, productive and successful workplace. 

 Benefits: 

• Join Adbri, an iconic Australian company - established in 1882, with 200+ plants, 8 brands and 5 joint ventures supplying essential construction materials nationwide! 
• Structured learning and development pathways with real career progression opportunities 
• Generous discounts including retail, fuel, car rental, Qantas Club and exclusive savings on Adbri products 
• Extra leave options such as purchased leave, parental leave and volunteer leave 
• Wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Service awards and recognition celebrating your contribution and milestones 

Our business: 

Recently acquired by Adbri, Independent Cement and Lime is an industry leading supplier of raw material and cement-blended products which have been supplying a wide range of industries across Victoria and NSW since 1987. 

About Adbri: 

Adbri is majority owned by CRH and is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of construction materials and industrial minerals which has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 2800 people nationally producing cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals. 

About CRH: 

CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America, Europe and Australia. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE. 

For more information visit: www.crh.com 

Creating a safe and supportive diverse workforce: 

Adbri recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be Always Ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry. 

We will be progressively short listing so apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity! 

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