Maintenance Planning Superintendent

About Orica

At Orica, its the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

Its an exciting time to join us we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress.

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent – Maintenance Planning, Power & Distribution to join our manufacturing site in Gomia. In this role, you will lead maintenance planning activities for critical electrical infrastructure, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of power distribution systems that support site operations.

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining the infrastructure that powers a major manufacturing operation. You will lead a skilled team, contribute to reliability improvements, and help ensure safe and uninterrupted operations while developing your career within a global organisation committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

If you are an electrical maintenance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Lead maintenance planning and scheduling activities for power and distribution assets across the site.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability.
• Coordinate shutdown planning and execution-ready maintenance work packages.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives for electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, statutory requirements, and company procedures.
• Manage maintenance documentation, SAP records, technical data, and asset history.
• Oversee critical spare parts planning, vendor coordination, and maintenance cost control.
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians while building a strong safety-focused culture.
• Provide technical support to operational and capital project initiatives across the site.

What you will bring

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in electrical maintenance within manufacturing, industrial, mining, chemical, metals, power, or heavy industry environments.
• Strong understanding of HT electrical systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, and power distribution networks.
• Experience in maintenance planning, work management, and reliability improvement activities.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems.

Preferred

• Exposure to 33kV and 11kV electrical systems and substation operations.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, spares, and maintenance budgets.
• Knowledge of TPM, 5S, reliability improvement, and industrial safety practices.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.