Superintendent - Maintenance Execution

About Orica

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. 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.

It’s 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

The Superintendent - Maintenance Execution at Orica’s Limay Manufacturing Site is a key leadership role responsible for driving maintenance excellence, asset reliability, and operational performance across the site. You will supervise maintenance execution, reliability engineering, spare parts management, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure critical equipment remains safe, efficient, and available throughout its lifecycle while optimizing maintenance costs.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a world-class manufacturing environment by partnering with operations and technical teams to enhance plant performance, reduce downtime, and deliver sustainable business results. At Orica, you'll be part of a global organization that values innovation, safety, and professional growth, with opportunities to develop your leadership capabilities while shaping the future of maintenance operations.

What you will be doing

- Ensure safe and effective execution of daily maintenance activities, ensuring rapid response to equipment breakdowns and minimal disruption to production operations.

- Prioritize maintenance work based on safety, environmental, quality, and operational requirements, partnering closely with Production Superintendents and Shift Supervisors to maximize plant performance.

- Ensure all maintenance work is completed to the highest standards, meeting quality, compliance, and reliability requirements established by the Maintenance Engineering team.

- Drive asset reliability and continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging technical expertise, implementing maintenance best practices, and collaborating with engineering specialists on complex maintenance activities.

- Manage maintenance resources, workforce capability, overtime, and contractor support to ensure the site is appropriately staffed with qualified and trained technicians.

- Oversee maintenance budgets, spare parts utilization, workshop operations, and resource planning to deliver cost-effective maintenance outcomes and optimize asset lifecycle performance.

- Maintain accurate maintenance records, conduct regular equipment inspections, and ensure all plant and equipment are safely handed back to operations with required documentation and permits completed.

What you will bring

- Registered and licensed Mechanical Engineer with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

- Minimum 7 years of professional mechanical engineering experience , including at least 5 years in a maintenance or engineering supervisory role within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

- Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems, equipment reliability, maintenance best practices, and applicable regulatory and industry standards .

- Proven knowledge of PLCs, electro-pneumatic systems, hydraulic controls, and industrial automation technologies .Demonstrated experience in leading maintenance teams, managing resources, and driving operational excellence in a manufacturing setting.

- Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies is highly desirable.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence employees, contractors, and leaders at all levels while fostering a culture where safety is the highest priority .

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.