Maintenance Specialist

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Perform hands-on fault diagnosis and repair of plant equipment, resolving issues efficiently to minimize operational downtime and maintain productivity.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to schedule and execute preventive and breakdown maintenance activities, ensuring timely repairs and maintenance.
• Manage spare parts inventory to guarantee stock availability, preventing delays in maintenance tasks and ensuring smooth operations.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery and equipment, documenting all maintenance activities, repairs, and downtime for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Lead and manage capital projects, including coordination with contractors, ensuring schedules are met, and controlling related expenditures to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards by fostering a zero-harm environment, maintaining adherence to corporate safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support during equipment installation and acceptance testing, ensuring new systems meet operational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, cost efficiency, product quality, and service delivery through the application of best maintenance practices and process optimization.

• Manage the technical engineering and maintenance activities at the Service Centre
• Use Cont. Improvement tools to increase plant performance & reduce costs
• Management of internal maintenance staff and external contractors in the efficient resolution of process machinery breakdowns
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with contractors
• Co-ordinate and participate in all activities related to facility maintenance and site services
• Develop and implement an effective Preventative Maintenance programs
• Maintain necessary stock levels of spare parts and consumable materials
• Manage and implement/participate in technical improvement projects
• Manage resources within department to ensure sufficient shift coverage
• Provide call-out support in emergency situations
• Maintain all the necessary documentation for machinery, equipment and the facility to meet legislative requirements
• Ensure workers health and safety is not put at risk by maintaining a safe and injury free workplace for all employees, contractors and visitors through the conformance to CHEP Standard Operating Procedures.  This will be achieved through ongoing involvement in maintaining mechanical equipment in a safe and useable condition so as to ensure that workplace activities at the workplace are safe.  Responsible for contractor management and ensure procedures are adhered too
• Directly responsible for the day to day mechanical serviceability of the mechanized production line and associated plant to ensue downtime is kept to a minimum and machine safety is given the highest priority.  Rectify mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic breakdowns on a timely basis.  Carry out and install modifications to improve machinery efficiency and reliability.  Maintain accurate historical records for areas of maintenance using both electronic and manual reporting systems
• Identify and implement best practice throughout the business to maintain ongoing continuous improvement in quality, productivity, safety and cost efficiency
• Maintain maintenance costs to the budgeted level by thorough planning of labor, cost effective parts procurement and stock levels and a minimal amount of unscheduled stoppages.  Ensure preventative maintenance program is reviewed regularly thus minimizing downtime

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Compressors, Vacuum Pumps and Related Equipment, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Drawings and Schematics, Electric and Electronic Controls, Electric Motors, Empathy, Experimentation, Fans, Blowers and Supporting Ductwork, Lubrication Types and Systems, Machining (Lathes, Milling, and Drill Presses), Mathematic Literacy, Mechanical Literacy, Pipe Systems and Valves, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems, Power Transmission Systems, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Welding, Brazing and Soldering, Written Communication

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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