Focus on reliability to ensure maximum productivity of Port operations Here is an opportunity to make your mark by taking responsibility for not only the management of day-to-day maintenance functions but also the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans for maintenance and reliability.
About the role
You will lead Port Nelson's Maintenance team, ensuring high standards of operational safety and efficiency for all people, assets, systems, and procedures. Your mandate: to exceed internal customer expectations, achieving operational excellence and financial targets.
This will include:
Leadership: lead and develop your team, build high levels of employee engagement, drive a high-performance, safety-first culture, and be an active member of the company's Leadership Team.Maintenance Management: develop and implement a maintenance strategy to ensure the safety and efficiency of all mobile plant and utilities.Commercial Management: Manage the R&M budget, including analysis of maintenance costs to determine the total lifecycle cost of equipment. Operate the maintenance team as a customer-centric operation.Asset Management: Provide input to asset planning, including taking a major role in the acquisition of new plant, machinery, and spares. Ensure the ongoing development and use of the Planned Maintenance Package.Contractor Management: Manage service/breakdown maintenance relationships and contracts.Continuous Improvement: drive a culture of continuous improvement.Skills & Experience
This is a pivotal role. As such, we seek a smart, dynamic self-starter who thrives under pressure and can cope with tight deadlines and change. An influencer, with exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills, you are able to get others on board with new ways of doing things.
You must have the following in your skills toolbox:
A solid foundation in a trade/maintenance role backed by a relevant trade qualification (mechanic preferred).Minimum 5 years experience in a similar maintenance leadership role within similarly complex operations.The ability to engage and spark action in people, "sell the concept" of reliability-centered maintenance and its benefits into the business.You have proven your ability to develop positive working relationships with both internal teams and contractors.Experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives.Good grasp of computerized systems and how best to use them - experience using Maximo would be advantageous.Port Nelson is passionate about their people, customers, and community and is committed to strengthening relationships with Te Tauihu iwi. Based in a destination that provides a sunny climate all year round with magnificent landscapes to explore, we offer a great working environment along with competitive remuneration as well as a range of benefits including medical insurance and well-being allowance.
Applications close at 5pm on 12 January 2025. Please note: Port Nelson Ltd is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment testing is part of our recruitment process. Applicants must be eligible to work permanently in New Zealand. Want to know what it's like working at Port Nelson?Click on a person below to find out more.
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