• Base salary $140,000- $150,000 + $25K allowance + super + annual bonus

• 8/6 Roster

• FIFO from Townsville or salary sacrifice from other East Coast Centres

At IPL our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground.

The Role

We are looking for a candidate to lead the planning and execution of shutdown work on a routine cycle.

Core Accountabilities Include:

• Overall responsibility to lead 17WK shutdowns to deliver business goals.

• Lead the development of scopes of work ensuring rigorous processes are followed in the review and the approval of 17WK shutdown scopes of work.

• Develop detailed preparation plans aligned to the Shutdown management framework. Track and report progress against target milestones.

• Development of the org structure and acquire resources to facilitate the shutdown planning and execution.

• Plan and execute 17WK shutdown within a structured project controls framework meeting defined Zero Harm, quality, schedule and cost targets.

• Continuously improve the shutdown processes and tools to achieve better outcomes year on year.

What you’ll bring

• Trade or Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical

• Experience working in chemical, mining or heavy industry

• Previous experience in maintenance planning, shutdown coordination or project management

• Experience with SAP, Primavera or MS Project desirable

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100% we still want to hear from you.

Benefits to you

• We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance

• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer

• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months

• Salary packaging options

• Confidential employee assistance program

• Mental Health and Well-being program

• Options to purchase annual leave

• Various corporate discount programs

• Workplace giving charitable scheme

• Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development review

The Site

Northern Australian Operations consists of an Ammonium Phosphate Mine and Processing Plant (Phosphate Hill) and Sulphuric Plant (Mt Isa) in North Queensland. The facilities comprise of ammonia, beneficiation, phosphoric acid, granulation and sulphuric acid plants plus infrastructure, utilities, power generation and housing to support the permanent workforce.

About Us

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers has a long and proud heritage in Australian agriculture. Our people, products and services support farming communities and feed millions. We are Australian. We are resilient, diverse, invested and proud. We believe in science and innovation to maximise soil potential.

Working at Incitec Pivot Fertilisers provides the opportunity to progress your career. We are experts in the sector and maintain an unrelenting focus on Zero Harm. With a diverse leadership, we add value for our customers through manufacturing excellence, innovation and world class services.

Leveraging our diversity through inclusion

At IPL, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond 'diversity of thought,' valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community.

What our employee’s say

“In my 25 years in mining, Phosphate Hill has been my most enjoyable site to work at. The company has high standards, there are opportunities afforded to you if you work hard, there is a diverse workforce, a great workplace environment and a fantastic camp."

“We have a good collaborative team, a team that is always striving to improve and a good culture.”

About our process

Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. It may also include a site visit and psychometric testing.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch at [email protected] .

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