Maintenance Planner / Electrical Supervisor

• Exciting opportunity to join an Industry Leader
• Great site and long-term job security
• Picturesque location with beautiful beaches, fishing, camping, surfing and more!
• Situated at Price
  

About Us

Cheetham Salt prides itself in offering value added Australian solar salt products and is proud to play an integral role in Australian manufacturing. As Australia’s largest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable salt products to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food, stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.

Our Price Operations in South Australia are currently seeking a Maintenance Planner / Electrical Supervisor to join our dynamic Maintenance team. Price is situated on St. Vincent's Gulf approximately 140 kilometers Northwest of Adelaide. We are committed to being a values driven business and provide a workplace where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

Life at Cheetham Salt
Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for all our employees. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as,
• Above award wage rates and allowances
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Autonomy & variety
• Ongoing training & development
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Employee Referral Program – refer a mate & receive $1000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid primary carer Parental & Paternity leave options
• Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
• Uniforms provided

The Role

The Maintenance Planner’s primary responsibility is to increase efficiency of trades, reduce equipment downtime through planning and scheduling of all PM, corrective and service activities.
This position is also responsible for providing support and guidance to Electrical contractors and CSL trades. Ensuring all electrical / Instrumentation work and equipment is carried out and maintained to comply with relevant Electrical regulations and Australian standards.
Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator your duties will include:
•Maintain safe work practices in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety & Environmental Standards
•Actively participate in Safety & Environmental audits, investigations and other site initiatives
•Assist with developing Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
•Review and maintain MEX system to support Asset & Work management processes.
•Support equipment availability targets within the area by establishing or reviewing maintenance schedules, work procedures, downtime, critical items list and spare part requirements in conjunction with the Mechanical and Electrical supervisors.
•Ensures technical information is clear for others, by ensuring equipment maintenance strategies (PM and COR days) are developed and maintained.
•Facilitates Maintenance Planning meetings with key stake holders from relevant departments.
•Manage time to meet agreed targets and develops the plans for specific jobs/projects in the immediate to long-term.
•Assist in Identifying key issues and patterns from available data, to identify problems.
•Assist Capital Project Team with input to scopes within area of expertise.
•Ensure Maintenance compliance with all Auditing bodies through management of MEX work order history and attached supporting documentation.



About You

To be considered for the role you must have the following:
•A team player, trustworthy and has good work ethic
•Strong ongoing commitment to workplace health & safety.
•Experience in Maintenance planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
•Experience using computerised Maintenance Management Systems, MEX, SAP, JDE etc.
•Trade Qualified – A Class Electrical
•Experience with instrumentation such as flow, level and proximity sensors as well as knowledge of SCADA and PLC Programming would be highly regarded.
•Experience in conveyor systems, wash plants and pumps would be advantageous.

How to apply

If this is you, please click “Apply now” and provide both your resume and cover letter or submit it in person at our Price Operation. Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an email with our pre-screening questions. (Please ensure you check your junk email). Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing and background checks including police check as part of our process.

Applications close on 25 September