About Us
Ridley has been an integral part of Australian agriculture for over 30 years, leading animal nutrition by solving the production challenges of today and tomorrow. We believe meaningful change happens through meaningful partnerships.
Our approach views feed as part of an end-to-end ecosystem, with animal nutrition being the key to more sustainable and profitable farming.
Job Description
This is a key role within the Site Operations team responsible for maintaining all operating equipment in the condition to deliver full design duty (reliability).
The successful applicant will ensure 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Comply with relevant OHS/WHS legislation, including taking reasonable care for health and safety, cooperating with instructions, and not intentionally interfering with or misusing workplace items.
* Identify and report hazards, near misses, injuries, illnesses, and incidents.
* Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
* Ensure plant and equipment meet specified standards, are in safe working condition, and that QA requirements are maintained.
* Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations team.
* Implement programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
* Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Maintain assets most profitably for the life of the organisation.
* Establish and maintain a computerised maintenance management system 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.
* Prepare reports, analyses data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
* Active participant in the CI program.
* Ensure 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.
* Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
* Participate in objective setting, plan development, and performance review of plant performance.
* Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiate reordering when necessary.
* Attend maintenance Stand-up meetings and other site meetings as required.
* Conduct Root cause analysis on mill breakdowns and safety issues/hazards as required.
Key Requirements
* 5+ years industry experience working with manufacturing and maintenance teams.
* Qualified Electrician.
* EWP Operations license.
* Solid 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.