Facilities Maintenance & Infrastructure Lead

Downer; City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of infrastructure, facilities, plant and equipment maintenance at our Cardiff Delivery Centre.

You will drive performance, reliability and safety across site operations, leading a high-performing team and supply chain to deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance while supporting critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or Engineering/Building degree (or equivalent).
• Background in facilities, infrastructure and asset management.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and contractors.
• Experience in heavy industry environments with aging infrastructure.
• Experience budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance for facilities, infrastructure, plant & equipment.
• Deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Oversee facility projects including upgrades and capital works.
• Drive Zero Harm safety outcomes and safe systems of work.
• Manage budgeting, cost control and resource planning.
• Partner with Operations to minimise production disruption.
• Lead and develop the facilities maintenance team and contractors.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and partners.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

HSE safety leadership

Team coaching

Education

Trade qualification or Engineering/Building degree

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of infrastructure, facilities, plant and equipment maintenance at our Cardiff Delivery Centre.

You will drive performance, reliability and safety across site operations, leading a high-performing team and supply chain to deliver planned, preventative and reactive maintenance while supporting critical infrastructure projects.