Maintenance Coordinator - Mechanical

What we offer you 

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Competitive Salary and Incentive Bonus
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Education assistance and career development
• Additional Super Contributions and participation in the Employee Share Plan

About us

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. 

About the role

This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

As a key member of the Dendrobium Coal Preparation Plant team, you’ll contribute to the development and execution of weekly, daily and shift maintenance plans for the plant. In doing so, you’ll support the objectives of the operation to perform to its required operating capacity, operating time, operating efficiency, and reliability.

Key accountabilities

• Planning and scheduling of maintenance activities including developing job scope, identifying plant interactions, engaging suitable work parties, development of job packs and procurement of spares and materials
• Develop and contribute to the site 12 weekly maintenance planning cycle including routine and shutdown maintenance activities
• Facilitate and contribute to weekly planning and shutdown meetings
• Ensures execution activities are conducted safely by competent personnel in accordance with the relevant standards and operating procedures
• Conduct regular in field interactions ensuring compliance to site safety requirements and material risk management
• Provide technical support for operations and associated activities
• Identify improvement opportunities in plant and processes and facilitate implementation of solutions

About you   

• Mechanical Trade Certificate, Degree, or Associate Diploma in a relevant Maintenance Engineering field
• Experience working in similar role within Heavy Industry or Fixed Plant operation
• Experience with SAP work management
• Demonstrated ability to contribute, influence and make decisions within multi-functional teams.

Location

The position will be based at our Dendrobium Coal Processing Plant located in Port Kembla in the coastal city of Wollongong and approximately 75 kilometres south and southwest of Sydney. 

About Illawarra Metallurgical Coal

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal is a long term and leading coking coal supplier which operates two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications for this job will close on Friday 21st July 2023.