Maintenance Coordinator

From the fresh water you drink, to the chemicals for thriving industries ingredients in your food and personal care items, and to the roads you drive home safely on, IXOM is a part of your everyday - we’re behind every life. 

Your role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Coordinator to join our close-knit team at our Mt Maunganui site.

Reporting to the NZ Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible to plan, arrange, and co-ordinate all maintenance activities on the Mount Maunganui site, and ensure that all maintenance related work is executed as efficiently and effectively as possible.   

This multi-dimensional role will see you execute effective maintenance across the site to achieve a safe and reliable plant, whilst identifying opportunities to minimize down time and improve use of resources.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure that all maintenance related work activities are performed safely, in compliance with legislation, regulations, and the IXOM Safety Management System.
• Plan and manage planned and corrective maintenance work  in accordance with IXOM requirements, including weekly maintenance and shutdowns.
• Scope work order requirements, and source the resources required to execute all planned and corrective maintenance work, including break downs and shutdowns.
• Maintain the information in the CMMS, and ensure up-to-date and accurate record keeping.
• Participate in developing and improving the quality of works instructions and documentation for standard tasks.
• Complete audits, actions, and investigations as required, on time.
• Optimise maintenance systems to achieve target reliability, reduce cost, and maximise resource utilization.
• Provide proactive technical advice and contribute to trouble shooting when required.

Your skills & experience

• Trade Qualification as an Electrician, Instrument Technician or Mechanical Fitter.
• Proven hands-on experience in an industrial environment (ideally, process or manufacturing).
• Experience in maintenance planning and using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Forklift license and Elevated Work Platform licenses would be advantageous, or the willingness to obtain them.
• Experience with safety and permit to work processes and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and a CMMS, and the willingness to learn in-house systems.
• Good attention to detail and proven focus on accurate and efficient record keeping.
• Ability to communicate and work with a wide variety of people.

About IXOM

While IXOM might not be a household name, we have a world-class heritage spanning over 100 years and we play a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day.  We’re the experts behind the scenes, who ensure safe and reliable access and help industries, businesses, and local communities to thrive.

IXOM is supported by over 1,100 employees globally and its operations span across four continents and ten countries, with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.  Our products, services, and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few).   Everything we do, from the products we make and source, to the supporting services we deliver, is underpinned by unique in-house expertise and capabilities, and a steadfast commitment to safety, innovation, and quality.

Our people are the driving force behind our business and we’re always open to new ideas from our employees. Our size means we’re dynamic and adaptable, while still being a secure and industry leading organisation. With a second to none wellbeing program, education assistance, learning, secondment and promotional opportunities, and an array of additional benefits, we take looking after our people seriously. And, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible.

Your benefits at IXOM

For a start, you’ll work for a large successful global organisation, where you’ll not only earn a competitive salary, you’ll have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a Recognition Program, and a range of health and benefits discounts. You’ll be provided with ongoing learning and development to meet your professional needs. You’ll be supported by an accessible leadership team who are driven by a solid values platform that underpins who we are and how we operate. What’s more, you’ll find yourself working with a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workforce. 

We celebrate and nurture our people. We’re focused on embracing change.

There is no better time to join us.

Your next step

To apply for this position, please click the link on this job advert to send your CV to our Talent Acquisition team.

Please note that you must have full working rights to apply.

No agencies please. IXOM will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. You. After all, that’s who we’re really interested in.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

About Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.