Maintenance Manager

About the role

As a member of the Steel Products Lead Team, the role contributes towards maximising the economic value and long-term sustainability of the Steel Products manufacturing asset, assisted through:

• Providing a strong leadership focus on the core values of safety and the customer. 

• Contribution to and ensuring, compliance with safety, environmental, quality control plans, engineering standards and maintenance standards.
• Maintenance management at an operating plant level which includes:
  • Providing plant and equipment uptime and reliability to meet departmental business plan.
  • Directing and coordinating the Reliability Engineering, Area Maintenance and Maintenance Planning functions within Steel Products.
  • Maintenance scheduling and coordination in conjunction with operations.
• Provide an asset strategy that is supported by sound maintenance principles as articulated in the OneSteel Asset Manual.
• Development of and ensuring adherence to, an annual operating R&M and Capital budget for Steel Products.

Role purpose 

• Improving, through asset management the condition and productive capacity of the Steel Products assets to ensure success in future years.
• Development and execution of a maintenance strategy that will support the overall Steel Products throughput and conversion cost targets.
• Responsible for the application of external and internal maintenance and engineering standards, as well as the standardisation of maintenance processes within Steel Products.
• Collaborate with the Manager Engineering for Manufacturing to ensure Steel Products asset management strategy is aligned with the overall manufacturing plan.

 Role Accountabilities

• Management of maintenance facilities and activities in a manner that minimises risk to employees, contractors and the environment
• Design and deliver in collaboration with the Manager Engineering Manufacturing an asset and maintenance strategy aligned to the Steel Products quality and capacity plan, to ensure asset availability, reliability and measurement capability are synchronised with our customers and suppliers
• Support supply chain functions with engineering solutions in order to enable adherence to capacity plans
• Deploy organisation and role design to the Steel Products Maintenance structure, to support the delivery of the Manufacturing strategic direction and priorities

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a maintenance environment in a manufacturing business.

• Sound understanding of manufacturing methodologies and improvement processes.
• Producing & managing budgets.
• Demonstrated experience in Maintenance Management of a manufacturing asset.

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site. 

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About Us

OneSteel Manufacturing operates a mining and steel manufacturing business. As Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products we provide solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. With State and Federal Government investment, the Whyalla Mining and Steel Manufacturing assets form part of the sovereign security of Australia’s manufacturing sector.

Why Work Here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
  
  
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
  
  
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.
It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.