Job Overview
The Plant Operations Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our plant. Key responsibilities include:
* Administration of plant requests from customers, plant movements, vehicle, equipment & plant scheduling in Maximo, raise work & purchase orders, conduct inspections and reconciliations of plant & equipment availability.
* Manage the logistics of all plant and equipment including the processing of customer requests and the delivery to and from customer sites.
* Responsible for ensuring the facility is effectively maintained and all safety, quality and environmental controls are implemented.
* Assist with coordinating general depot operations including decommissioning of assets and disposal arrangements.
* Responsible for the collection & entry of plant equipment log sheets & meter readings.
* Work with Plant Superintendent and Mechanical Supervisor to ensure materials, plant & equipment are available & work is completed on time.
* Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in setting workshop priorities and allocating resource requirements against plant requests & open work orders.
* Ensure asset locations and projected hire end dates are kept up to date within the Maximo Asset Management system.
* Carry out on/off hire inspections, complete reports and notify projects as required.
* Organise cost effective transport solutions for movement of assets.
* Ensure all plant requests are addressed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
* Enter on and off hire of assets within the Maximo system.
* Create work orders and purchase orders within the Maximo Asset Management System as required.
Requirements for Success
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A higher school certificate and/or trade certificate preferably in the mechanical field.
* At least 3 years' experience in a logistics / construction / plant hire or similar commercial environment.
* Experience with Asset and/or inventory Management systems.
* Knowledge of relevant administrative practices.
* Proficient computer skills and knowledge of relevant software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
* Exposure to Financial budgets, Asset Management systems and Plant & Equipment Fleet maintenance.
* Exposure to asset management in the Infrastructure, Transportation or Construction industry.
* Experience in procurement, supply chain and/or asset management.
* Financial management exposure including the ability to control costs, measure savings and meet targets.
* Awareness of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and the applicable legislation.
Benefits
This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.