Process Materials Lead

• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work! 
• A fantastic work life balance, working a 9-day fortnight, 35-hour week Monday to Friday 
• Eraring Power Station based

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

About the role:  
This role is key to managing the supply chain and logistics for critical process materials at Eraring Power Station, such as coal and fuel oil. Working closely with Wholesale and Trading, who oversee the coal and fuel oil contracts, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of these materials to the site.

Your responsibilities will include onsite oversight of material logistics, ensuring the timely and efficient operation of material accounting systems. This includes managing everything from the transportation, quantity, and quality of materials to sampling, analysis, and reporting. You'll also supervise service contracts and oversee the specification preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, manage, and report on supply risks for coal and fuel oil, ensuring uninterrupted availability of these materials at Eraring Power Station.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including wholesale and trading teams, to efficiently manage forecasted coal supplies and ensure timely delivery of contracted volumes.
• Lead coal stockpile management by monitoring trends, preparing forecasts, and organizing stack surveys, while managing a team of machine operators to ensure efficient resource use and production needs are met.
• Develop, manage, and oversee contracts related to process materials, ensuring work quality, safety compliance, and adherence to budget, while supervising contractors and maintaining relevant certifications and calibrations.
• Ensure the safe delivery and management of hazardous process materials in compliance with site health, safety, and environment regulations, while maintaining accurate inventory and quality records for internal and external stakeholders.

What will you bring?  

• Strong leadership, team management, and change management skills.
• Expertise in strategic planning, project management, and operational delivery.
• Proficient in risk management, health and safety, relevant legislation, and contractor management.
• Effective communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to report and manage stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Engineering, Maintenance Management)  or equivalent experience in Heavy Industry with a focus on Materials Management (Coal Handling Plant and Stockpile)

So, why join us?  

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers! 
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members. 

For more information, please contact Kelly Hansen - ., quote Requisition ID 87311 or apply now.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

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