About Us:

RIX Asset Maintenance (RAM) specialises in providing innovative rope and difficult access solutions in the Ground Engineering and Civil Construction sector. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, quality, and excellence in every project we undertake.

The role:

A newly created role now exists within Rix Asset Maintenance Pty Ltd (RAMS’s) workshop team for a Plant Manager to jump onboard and lead our business unit’s maintenance team. We are seeking a driven individual, with a robust background in overseeing the maintenance, repair and management of all Ground Engineering plant & equipment. This is a full-time role based at our workshop in Molendinar.

Your impact:

The position will lead our growing maintenance team to ensure that all of our maintenance items are actioned in a timely fashion to keep our projects running to program.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Offering expert advice to develop risk assessments, standard operations procedures, work method statements and position descriptions.
• Drive the planned preventative maintenance strategy working closely with our Workshop Supervisor for all plant and equipment.
• Identify areas of improvement and provide coaching and development strategies for staff.
• Assist in the training and learning regime of all RAM employees and sub-contractors.
• Managing our maintenance team and driving productivity and profitability.
• Managing the day-to-day planning and scheduling of preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs with the Workshop Supervisor
• Ensure all workshop jobs and projects are completed within budget and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all work is completed as scheduled to RAM quality and safety standards.
• Manage all Plant locations and allocations
• Manage all LV’s, allocations, servicing, and motorpass usage
• Establish strong working relationships with relevant site managers to ensure full understanding of maintenance requirements and priorities.
• Delegate tasks, deliver training and uphold quality standards within the maintenance team.
• Conducting internal safety and quality audits on plant & equipment, ensuring compliance.
• Ensuring a very strict adherence to health, safety, quality & environmental standards across our projects and the workshop.
• Accurate record keeping and administrations across day-to-day operations.
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure best outcome for business.
• Supervision of parts ordering and procurement process.
• Ensure that monitoring tools such as KPIs and other standard measures are utilised to improve maintenance processes.
• Supervise rostering of workshop personnel and site Fitters with Workshop Supervisor
• Ensure optimal utilisation of plant and equipment to limit down time.
• Initiate and lead investigations of equipment failures to determine root cause.

Qualifications:

• Trade or Qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering
• White Card
• Driving License

Experience:

• 3 Years in a similar role
• Experience in basic use of Microsoft Office Suite, data and file recording.
• Experience in Managing Relationships, People Management
• Experience in Safety, Community and Environmental Management
• Experience in Quality Management and Planning

Required Competencies:

• A clear communicator, with strong leadership qualities.
• Ability to drive performance and lead a team
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure
• Demonstrate initiative and creative problem-solving skills
• Good communication skill, both oral and written
• Ability to implement and follow through on multiple issues and to achieve productive results
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the right to work in Australia. Rix Asset Maintenance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and promotes a safe work environment.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please submit your resume to [email protected]

To find out more about Rix Asset Maintenance please view our website www.rixam.com.au