Maintenance Fitter - Reliability & Projects Lead

Adbri; Kembla Grange; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Staff discounts

Extra leave

Wellbeing support

Service awards

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Adbri’s Maintenance Fitter role at Kembla Grange is hands-on, covering mechanical and electrical maintenance, planned and unplanned tasks, and continuous improvement. You’ll support Operations and Site Management to keep plant reliability and performance high, while coordinating contractor work and maintaining accurate maintenance records.

You’ll work in a modern, safety-focused facility with opportunities to develop technical skills and contribute to a 'One Business' culture across the site.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years’ experience in a production, manufacturing or operations environment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing contractors and operators, including supervision.
• Strong practical experience in mechanical maintenance, fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Experience with maintenance management systems, ideally Guardian or similar CMMS.
• Experience supporting or managing planned and preventative maintenance programs.
• Strong understanding and commitment to workplace health and safety, including 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.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with Operations, Site Management, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Proactive and practical approach to problem solving, with focus on plant reliability.
• Attention to detail and maintaining accurate records, stock levels and maintenance information.
• Experience with electrical systems, control systems and automation.
• Experience in maintenance management or coordination.
• Experience in continuous improvement/Lean/5S environments.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability, efficiency and business processes.
• Experience coordinating and delivering minor projects.
• Work in a newly commissioned plant to develop technical skills.
• Be part of a global business with career progression opportunities.
• Make a difference by maintaining safety and performance.
• Varied hands-on work across mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative and unplanned maintenance across the facility to ensure reliability.
• Ensure all activities meet safety standards, procedures and legislation.
• Conduct daily site inspections and report safety, environmental and maintenance issues.
• Work with Operations to solve problems and maintain plant performance.
• Assist with planning and implementing planned maintenance activities.
• Maintain the maintenance workshop with tools and resources.
• Manage the Guardian maintenance system records and spare parts usage.
• Ensure spare parts are organized and replenished for reliability.
• Undertake stocktakes and address discrepancies.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in maintenance and operations.
• Coordinate minor maintenance and improvement projects.
• Keep site clean, safe and orderly with environmental compliance.
• Safely coordinate site contractors with induction and supervision.
• Prepare safety documentation like SWMS and permits as required.
• Comply with safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Report quality and safety non-conformances and seek process improvements.
• Support Adbri policies and a One Business culture.
• Take responsibility for effective mechanical maintenance and plant reliability.

Skills

Maintenance

Contractor coordination

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Guardian CMMS

SWMS

Tools

Guardian CMMS

Job description

Adbri’s Maintenance Fitter role at Kembla Grange is hands-on, covering mechanical and electrical maintenance, planned and unplanned tasks, and continuous improvement. You’ll support Operations and Site Management to keep plant reliability and performance high, while coordinating contractor work and maintaining accurate maintenance records.

You’ll work in a modern, safety-focused facility with opportunities to develop technical skills and contribute to a 'One Business' culture across the site.