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About 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 of 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

We are extremely excited to announce that we are on the lookout for a dedicated Coordinator – Maintenance Planning to be based at our customer site at Kansashi mine in Zambia.

The main objective of this pivotal role is to oversee the planning, scheduling, coordination, and monitoring of maintenance activities between Orica and site customers. The ultimate goal is to enhance equipment availability, thereby reducing downtime and costs.

What you will be doing

• Coordinating with site operations, supply chain, purchasing, materials management, maintenance personnel and maintenance management to verify the availability of parts, materials and special tools required for the execution of Work Orders;
• Identifying critical component needs and critical material needs to establish safety stock requirements to ensuring components are on site or quickly sourced to minimize downtime;
• Providing to site supervisor regular updates on equipment availability, planned and unplanned downtimes to manage internal and external customer expectations;
• Communicating and collaborating with the maintenance technicians, engineers, managers, and other stakeholders on the maintenance issues and solutions to communicate these to internal or external customer;
• Providing feedback and suggestions for improving maintenance efficiency and effectiveness;
• Monitoring and tracking the progress and status of the maintenance work orders and notifications in the SAP system;
• Identifying and resolving any conflicts, delays, or deviations in the maintenance plans and schedules;
• Updating and maintaining the asset and equipment data and documentation in the SAP system;
• Supporting the maintenance process for both fixed plant and vehicles;
• Coaching and supporting mining services team in relation to improving performance through improved maintenance &/or operating practice;
• Ensuring maintenance contractors are selected and managed to the required standard.

What you will bring

• Diploma, Certification in a Technical Field (Engineering or Construction);
• Previous Maintenance Experience;
• Computer Maintenance System Experience;
• Reliability Centred Maintenance Experience;
• Critical Machine Maintenance (ANE and MMU product pumps)

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, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.