Maintenance - Site Electrician

Who we are?

Ridley has been an integral part of Australian agriculture for over 30 years. Our purpose is to lead animal nutrition by solving the production challenges of today and tomorrow.

We believe:

• Meaningful change happens through meaningful partnerships
• Feed needs to be viewed as part of an end-to-end Ecosystem
• Animal Nutrition is the key to more sustainable and profitable farming

What's on offer?

This is a key role within the Site Operations team and is responsible for maintaining all operating equipment in the condition to deliver full design duty (reliability).  Ensures plant and equipment run properly when it is required for operation (availability).  Correct plant equipment and machines when the design duty cannot be achieved and then return them to design specification (capability).

In return for your skills and commitment, Ridley AgriProducts offers a supportive team environment, great culture and excellent benefits.

The key responsibilities for this position include:

Comply with relevant OHS/WHS legislation including:

• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of persons who may be affected by their actions (or omissions).
• Co-operate with any reasonable instruction, policy and procedure.
• Not intentionally (or recklessly) interfere with, or misuse anything provided at the workplace in the interests of health, safety or welfare; and
• Identify and report all hazards, near misses, injuries, illnesses and incidents.
• Behaves in a manner that demonstrates care for others and Ridley product and property.
• Maintains safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure at all times that the plant and equipment meet specified standards is in safe working condition and that QA requirements are maintained.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with Operations team
• Ensure timely response to emergency breakdowns
• Implements programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. (5S)
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitors operation of plant equipment and systems. (OEE% Overall Equipment Efficiency & AV% Plant Availability)
• Maintain assets most profitably for the life of the organisation. (life cycle profit)
• Establishes and maintains a computerised maintenance management system (Guardian) for tracking work orders, spare parts and maintenance history of plant equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, modification and repairs on all general plant and equipment to enable efficient and safe operation
• Prepares reports, analyses data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems. Active participant in the CI program.
• Ensures that maintenance electricians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate capital projects, liaising with Engineering Services Manager and relevant Project Managers.
• Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Participate in objective setting, plan development and performance review of plant performance. (KPI’s)
• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary
• Some weekend work and over time will be required for call outs to repair breakdowns
• Attend maintenance Stand-up meetings and other site meeting as required.
• Conduct Root cause analysis on mill breakdowns and safety issues/hazards as required.
• Any other responsibilities and/or authorities as specifically designated by Operations Manager or Delegate.

The key requirements of this role include:

• 5+years industry experience working with manufacturing and maintenance teams
• Qualified Electrician.
• EWP Operations license
• Sound knowledge of OH&S and Environmental Policies and Legislation.
• Current Drivers and Forklift license.
• Sound computer skills
• Microsoft Office and AX programs.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication skills.
• Relevant tickets to perform tasks
• Maintenance experience

How to apply

If this is you, please visit www.ridley.com.au/about/vacancies and provide both your resume and cover letter. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing and background checks including police check as part of our process. Open to new applicants with unrestricted work rights in Australia only.