At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance and capital projects to ensure plant reliability and performance.
- Company: Join NuEdge Agri Solutions, an innovative Australian agricultural manufacturer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and hands-on project management experience.
- Other info: Opportunity for off-site work and collaboration with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Mechanical or electrical trade qualification with maintenance leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, the Maintenance & CAPEX Manager will be responsible for the reliability, safety and performance of the company's plant, equipment, infrastructure and facilities. You will lead preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities while also planning and delivering capital projects, equipment upgrades, new installations and process improvements. The role has two direct reports: a Mechanical Designer and a Maintenance Apprentice, and will work with external contractors. This role also works closely with production, operations, logistics, quality, compliance, procurement and finance. While primarily based at the Mildura facility, the role includes off-site work throughout the year. This may involve travel to other company locations, suppliers or project sites to undertake maintenance, fabrication, installation or commissioning activities.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, implement and continually improve preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to minimise unplanned downtime and production disruption.
- Monitor plant performance, investigate equipment failures and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
- Maintain accurate asset, maintenance, inspection and compliance records.
- Identify, scope and evaluate capital investment and equipment improvement opportunities.
- Prepare business cases, budgets, cost estimates and return-on-investment analysis.
- Manage CAPEX projects from initial concept and design through procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
- Coordinate contractors, tradespeople, equipment suppliers and engineering consultants.
- Lead, coach and develop the maintenance and engineering team.
- Ensure maintenance and project work complies with WHS requirements, permits, company procedures and ISO 9001 standards.
About you
- A recognised mechanical, electrical, fabrication or related trade qualification.
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance leadership within a manufacturing, industrial or agricultural environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing plant upgrades, equipment installations or capital projects.
- Strong working knowledge of industrial plant, equipment, fabrication and maintenance practices.
- Practical stainless-steel welding and fabrication capability.
- Experience preparing project scopes, budgets, schedules and cost estimates.
- Sound financial and commercial awareness.
- CAD capability, preferably using Autodesk Inventor.
- Strong fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A current and valid driver's licence.
About us
NuEdge Agri Solutions is an Australian-owned agricultural manufacturing business supplying innovative products and solutions to customers across Australia. As our operations continue to develop, we are looking for an experienced and practically minded Maintenance & CAPEX Manager to lead our maintenance, engineering and capital works activities.
Maintenance and Capex Manager in Mildura employer: NuEdge Agri Solutions Pty Ltd
NuEdge Agri Solutions Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Mildura, VIC, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets agriculture. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company provides hands-on opportunities for Maintenance Managers to lead critical maintenance projects while collaborating closely with various departments. The supportive work culture, combined with the chance to engage in meaningful projects across multiple locations, makes NuEdge a rewarding place to build a career in the agricultural manufacturing sector.
Contact Details:
NuEdge Agri Solutions Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
