Lead: Asset Support - Orica

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 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

The Lead - Asset Support leads management and maintenance of the mobile fleet and equipment in the region to deliver sustainable revenue through the safe and efficient delivery and allocation of vehicles, equipment, and plant.

What You Will Be Doing

Drives Fleet & Asset Management:

• Capital Projects – Business Case & Project Ownership
• Capital Project – Project Delivery
• Comply with Management of Change – AA Approver
• Purchase Order Management
• Operational Excellence Scorecard Reporting
• Compliance to Maintenance Management Plans for All Assets on Site
• Management of Team Rosters & Leave
• Ensure All Operational Equipment Has Been Hazard Studied
• Field Measurement System Support
• Safety Execution & Leadership
• Operational Safety Governance
• Capital Management & Optimisation
• Statutory Licensing – Mobile Fleet

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience post professional qualification, including 5 years of direct people management experience
• Proven ability to lead a team, including building a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream
• Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups
• Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives (desirable)
• Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor and/or customer relationships
• Financial acumen and budgeting experience.

Competencies :

• 8+ years relevant experience in asset management, maintenance management, fleet management
• Trades Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) or equivalent experience
• Experience in explosives plant or dangerous goods engineering/maintenance environment
• Personal management and leadership skills and experience.

Travel Requirements:

• Involves regular travel across the Africa region to support operational needs.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree
• Professional Engineering Registration

How You Shape and Influence Others:

• Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
• Possesses unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values, and solid character
• Builds the trust of others
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Self-aware and open to feedback
• Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity, and accountability
• Works effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders
• High-level decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong people management and influencing skills

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
• We promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills
• You will be paid a competitive salary
• You will learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines
• You will thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture
• Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home

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