Maintenance & CAPEX Leader — Plant Reliability & Upgrades

NuEdge Agri Solutions Pty Ltd; Mildura; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NuEdge Agri Solutions Pty Ltd in Mildura, VIC, is seeking a Maintenance & CAPEX Manager to ensure reliability, safety and performance of plant, equipment and facilities. You will lead preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance while planning and delivering capital projects, equipment upgrades and process improvements.

The role has two direct reports and works with external contractors; travel to other sites is required.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical, electrical, fabrication or related trade qualification.
• Experience leading maintenance in manufacturing/agricultural environments.
• Experience managing plant upgrades, equipment installations or capital projects.
• Solid knowledge of industrial plant, equipment and maintenance practices.
• A current and valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continually improve preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to minimise unplanned downtime and production disruption.
• Monitor plant performance, investigate equipment failures and implement practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate asset, maintenance, inspection and compliance records.
• Identify, scope and evaluate capital investment and equipment improvement opportunities.
• Prepare business cases, budgets, cost estimates and ROI analyses.
• Manage CAPEX projects from concept through procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate contractors, tradespeople, equipment suppliers and engineering consultants.
• Lead, coach and develop maintenance and engineering teams.
• Ensure maintenance and project work comply with WHS, permits and ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CAPEX management

Budgeting

Welding & fabrication

Industrial plant knowledge

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

NuEdge Agri Solutions Pty Ltd in Mildura, VIC, is seeking a Maintenance & CAPEX Manager to ensure reliability, safety and performance of plant, equipment and facilities. You will lead preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance while planning and delivering capital projects, equipment upgrades and process improvements.

The role has two direct reports and works with external contractors; travel to other sites is required.