Grow a Better Tomorrow with Nufarm.
Mechanical Fitter – Pump Bay (Days)
We know that growing is about more than just crops and cultivation. It’s about sunshine and rain, early mornings and hard work. It can be frustratingly unpredictable but also wonderfully uplifting. More than anything, it’s about people. Nufarm is the dependable partner behind thousands of agricultural success stories. Every day, growers around the world turn to our products and our people to help with the challenges of fighting disease, weeds and pests, and to increase crop yields.
How can you unearth the possibilities with Nufarm?
The role is working within the on-site pump and valve overhaul bay as part of a team on a 3 day on, 3 days off shift basis.
In addition, at such times, the role will include the requirement to interface with the Production Department, Engineering Department and Project Teams as directed by the Engineering Mechanical Supervisor
What’s involved?
- Ensure that all planned and unplanned pump and safety valve overhauls/repairs are carried out as required and associated paperwork/certification is completed and filed correctly.
- Ensure that any on site work is carried out as prescribed in compliance with the company permit to work system and procedure, in order to minimize risk to personnel, the environment and company assets.
- Provide desired services to operating departments at optimal levels in line with departmental planning and scheduling strategies.
- Ensure inter-departmental interface in accordance with company operating standards and requirements. (Mechanical).
- Provide input and support in Competency Based Training for department staff as requested/required.
- Assist the mechanical shift lead with day-to-day planning and prioritisation of overhauls/repairs as required.
- Maintain active department involvement, interface and demonstrated commitment to all company HSE related initiatives and planned activities.
What do you bring?
- Experience in carrying out maintenance activities (Mechanical), on Chemical, Petro-chemical production facilities.
- Experience in overhauling industrial pumps eg. Centrifugal pumps
- Experience in overhauling industrial safety valves is desirable but not essential.
- Experience in working in a functional environment (shared services or matrix organization)
- Experience in working with contracted service providers.
- Experience in interfacing with major original equipment manufacturer and vendor service providers.
- Experience in interfacing with project teams.
- Knowledge of Industry Standard CMMS and SCM systems. (SAP, ORACLE EAM).
- Good computer-based skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- A competent team player and communicator. Quick to adapt to new and innovative ideas.
- Ability to provide coaching to junior maintenance personnel in line with company training and development plan.
What’s in it for you?
- Growth and development opportunities across our global organisation
- A boosted pension scheme – we’ll match 1.25% to every 1% you pay (up to 8%)
- Health Cash Plan
- Global Share Plan scheme
- Shopping discounts
- Long service awards
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- A friendly and supportive team where you’re encouraged to be yourself and come as you are!
That’s just what we think, we’d love to hear from you what you think is possible. #unearththepossibilities
If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.