AddressLoram is a global pioneer in track maintenance technology, machinery, and services. We provide you a great place to work and build your career. Right now our success and growth means you have an opportunity to join us!
We have an opportunity for experienced Rail Grinding Superintendent to join our team based in Mackay, QLD.
Work structure:
FIFO, 8:6 roster, day shift and night shift.
Responsibilities:
- Lead machine operator teams ranging up to 25 people.
- Identify potential people for promotions or future leadership roles and provide them learning opportunities and coaching for the next level.
- Train new employees in company policies and processes regarding equipment operations and safety procedures.
- Establish and maintain an inclusive and diverse culture that provides a positive employee experience and retention of skilled people.
- Maintain equipment in peak operating performance.
- Monitor crews to drive consistent compliance and ensure that they are following company procedures regarding safety and machine operations.
- Reviews and analyses production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications.
- Implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality and provide input on improvements.
- Consistently meet or exceed performance goals.
- Support Fleet Operations leadership in the delivery of financial results for assigned machines in accordance with budget, specifically, labor, material, travel, overhaul and improvement projects.
- Assist in developing and documenting project plans for overhaul projects and miscellaneous field projects, including collaborating with the Manager on key repair or replace decisions.
- Responsible for material purchasing and auditing of assigned machine inventory to ensure authorised levels are maintained.
- Ensure correct licenses are held for each person on site who is operating equipment that needs a license and schedules inductions as required.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts on customer railroads, to manage service and quality expectations, maximise track access and production and, if necessary, handle disputes prior to escalation.
- Consult with Assistant Manager, Rail Grinding and other stakeholders regarding modification of machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production manuals.
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers and employees while focusing on key points.
- Checks crew understanding and ensures they are clear on instructions and expectations.
About you:
Along with your commitment to excellence in health and safety, you will also be:
- Mechanical or Electrical trade qualified
- Extensively knowledgeable of maintenance and servicing in a rail environment.
- Experienced in leading teams, with exceptional communication and ability to coach, develop, and mentor employees to drive engagement and capability.
- Substantial knowledgeable of trackside safety standards, rules, and procedures.
- Hold a valid driver’s licence, truck licence preferred.
Loram recognise diversity as a strong contributor to our success and embrace diversity in all forms. As motivated and skilled individuals we foster a culture of inclusion and applicants from a wide sector of the community including indigenous cultures are encouraged to apply.
Applying:
This is a great opportunity to join our team and to apply please provide a cover letter and detailed resume. A medical, along with other pre-employment checks, are required.
