Maintenance Manager
At our organization, we are committed to sustainable growth and development. With over 35 years of experience in aquaculture, we focus on providing healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food, including salmon, prawn, and barramundi. We strive to produce accessible food, support communities, and deliver strong economic results while prioritizing sustainability for a prosperous future.
The Role
A critical component of our aquaculture industry is our state-of-the-art Rookwood Hatchery in Ranelagh, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our facility utilizes recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) to nurture young salmon through their early life stages in a precisely controlled environment. As Maintenance Manager, you'll play a hands-on leadership role in ensuring all mechanical, electrical, and RAS equipment operates at peak efficiency to maintain optimal water quality and fish health around the clock.
Responsibilities:
* Lead preventative and breakdown maintenance for all hatchery systems, including RAS technology, pumps, filters, and life support systems.
* Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximize uptime of critical aquaculture equipment.
* Manage a small team across rotating shifts in our 24/7 operational environment.
* Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with strict biosecurity protocols.
* Maintain accurate records of equipment performance and maintenance activities.
* Respond rapidly to equipment failures, including after-hours call-outs when required.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
* Ensure all work complies with our Zero Harm 'can do - safely' workplace culture.
Requirements:
* A trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Maintenance Engineering (preferred).
* Extensive experience in industrial maintenance (manufacturing/processing background preferred).
* Experience with recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) highly regarded.
* Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor a technical team.
* Excellent problem-solving skills for time-critical equipment failures.
* Understanding of water treatment systems and associated equipment.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment manuals.
* Willingness to participate in an on-call roster for after-hours support.
* Current rights to work in Australia.
* Successful completion of pre-employment medical and drug screening.
Benefits:
* Career growth opportunities as a part of our innovative aquaculture team.
* An Employee Assistance Program to ensure mental health stays on track.
* Access to LinkedIn Learning with thousands of courses to choose from.
* A 25% discount off Helly Hansen clothing.
* Heavily discounted seafood.
* A day off for your birthday.
Our Culture:
We value passion, teamwork, ownership, and safety in everything we do. Our shared values guide our commitment, attitude, work style, and product quality. We believe in working together to achieve great things.