Lead - Asset Support

Orica; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global leader in mining

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Orica is seeking an experienced Lead – Asset Support to manage safety, reliability and continuous improvement of equipment across Mining Services, based in Brisbane with flexible regional options.

You will provide lifecycle leadership, ensure compliance with regulatory and Orica standards, and drive new technology introductions to enhance asset performance and availability.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Trade qualification plus 3–5 years’ experience in asset management, engineering projects or asset maintenance.
• Experience with mobile or fixed plant in mining, heavy industry, manufacturing, transport or similar environments.
• Experience improving asset safety, reliability, performance or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assets and project delivery comply with SHES requirements, Group Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and drive the Mining Services continuous improvement pipeline across the region.
• Deliver small engineering and asset improvement projects, including design changes from SHES/CI initiatives.
• Identify asset failure trends and opportunities to improve asset performance with site teams and suppliers.
• Lead the safe introduction and rollout of new technologies like iMMU and VSS in the region.
• Support development and maintenance of standard plant designs and asset records.
• Maintain Global Catalogue information to support equipment ordering and replacement.
• Lead workshops with site teams, vendors and OEMs for investigations and problem solving.

Skills

Asset management

Engineering projects

Asset maintenance

Asset safety

Equipment modifications

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Engineering or Trade qualification

Job description

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

We are looking for an experienced Lead – Asset Support, based in Brisbane, Perth or Newcastle, to join the team responsible for supporting the safety, reliability and ongoing improvement of the equipment used across our Mining Services operations.

The role supports a range of mobile and fixed equipment used to manufacture, transport and deliver explosives and blasting products at customer sites, from specialised heavy vehicles and mobile processing equipment through to associated plant and systems.

You’ll provide technical leadership across the lifecycle of these assets, ensuring they meet safety, regulatory and Orica standards, while driving improvements in reliability and performance and supporting the introduction of new equipment and technologies.

What you will be doing

• Ensure assets and project delivery comply with SHES requirements, Group Standards and relevant regulatory requirements.


• Manage and drive the Mining Services continuous improvement pipeline across the region.


• Deliver small engineering and asset improvement projects, including design alterations arising from SHES and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Work with Engineering and Asset teams to identify common equipment failure trends and opportunities to improve asset performance.


• Lead the safe introduction and rollout of new technologies into the region, including iMMU, VSS and other emerging technologies.


• Support the development and maintenance of standard plant designs, product records and Asset Product Files.


• Maintain Global Catalogue information to support the ordering and replacement of equipment across regional operations.


• Lead workshops and working groups with site teams, vendors and OEMs to support incident investigations, problem solving and continuous improvement.

What you will bring

• Engineering or Trade qualification, with 3–5 years’ experience in asset management, engineering projects or asset maintenance.


• Experience working with mobile or fixed plant within mining, heavy industry, manufacturing, transport or a similar operational environment.


• Practical experience improving asset safety, reliability, performance or compliance.


• Experience supporting equipment modifications, engineering changes or the introduction of new assets and technologies.


• Working knowledge of asset compliance, maintenance requirements and technical documentation within a regulated environment.


• Ability to investigate equipment issues and recurring failures, working with site teams, engineering specialists, suppliers and OEMs to develop practical solutions.


• Experience delivering technical projects or continuous improvement initiatives, with the ability to work effectively across operational and technical teams.

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.