Asphalt Plant Maintenance and Production Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Downer Group Full time
Melbourne Location

  • Competitive Remuneration
  • National Travel Required
Downer's Road Services business is one of the largest non-government owned road services businesses in Australia. We operate from a network of over 40 depots and maintain more than 30,000 km of road.

Downer continues to be an innovator in the sustainable asphalt industry, running plants that use recyclable products and environmentally sustainable methods.


The Role


We are currently seeking a Technical and Production Support Manager to assist in managing the productivity and maintenance of our national asphalt plants.

Prior experience with plant production in heavy industries will be highly regarded, as will mechanical fitting skills.

  • Provide direct support to the production operation teams to identify, quantify and address various production and reliability issues.
  • Conduct annual (or more frequent as required) inspections of production assets and ensure that the assets are being maintained in accordance with the Asset Management Plan and that any identified issues or discrepancies are documented, investigated and addressed.
  • Provide tailored support, advice and guidance concerning maintenance, repair and production tasks, tailored to individual site capability/need.
  • Support the Fixed Assets Manager in development and execution of the Fixed Assets strategy.

About You

  • Knowledge of various mechanical/maintenance tasks applicable to heavy industry and/or manufacturing, including electric motors, bearings, gearboxes, reduction and drive systems, chain and belt elevators, conveyor belts, wear parts, pneumatics, electrical controls, manufacturing, process engineering etc.
  • Knowledge of asphalt production process highly regarded.
  • Knowledge/experience of field electronics/control systems also highly regarded, but by no means essential.

Downer will Offer

  • The unique opportunity to work in an organisation with the safety of our people and the environment at the forefront of all that we do.
  • Competitive remuneration
  • An opportunity to work for a major ASX listed company
  • The ability to build your professional career in a multidisciplined business environment.
  • A supportive and dynamic team environment.
**As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply.

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