Facilities Maintenance Superintendent

Facilities Maintenance Superintendent | Alice Springs, NT - Australia

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

Amentum has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Facilities Maintenance Superintendent to join their team in Alice Springs, NT - Australia.

It is a condition upon your application that candidates are Australian or US citizens to obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role.

THE ROLE

The Facilities Maintenance Superintendent leads a multi-skilled team in the safe and effective operation and maintenance of facility infrastructure and systems at the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap. The Facilities Maintenance Superintendent provides a professional service in leading and coordinating maintenance and configuration of all assigned facility infrastructure systems and equipment, through the leadership and supervision of an allocated crew of technical tradespeople. This includes responsibility for planning, organization, coordination, scheduling, training, mentoring, and resource and performance management relevant to their team’s day-to-day operation of the facility. Within this team, the Facilities Maintenance Superintendent must foster a culture of continuous improvement, supporting the implementation of safety initiatives and technical advances.

The Facilities Maintenance Superintendent is accountable for the efficient functioning of his or her team, including the timely identification and completion of operational and maintenance work tasks and ensuring high levels of service are maintained. This role also ensures that the facility operational configuration is controlled in a manner that maximises productivity and equipment reliability.

This position works closely with other Facilities Operations and Maintenance Superintendents to foster, promote and maintain best-practice standardization across the entire maintenance team, consistent and effective delivery of facility maintenance & support. This role is key to the success of the broader O&M team and thus also works closely with the Facilities leadership team and the O&M Facilities Area Manager (FAM) in the delivery of high-quality facility O&M services to enable the JDFPG mission.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and lead assigned team/teams to achieve allocated elements of the program Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. Team includes but not limited to Electricians, Plumbers, Fitters, Carpenters, Mechanics, Servicemen, HVAC technicians/mechanics, and Storemen.
• Plan, organize, resource and coordinate the execution of work schedules for allocated team/teams.
• Lead, coordinate, supervise and execute preventative maintenance program on assigned facility systems and associated equipment.
• Evaluate and document the functionality and reliability of assigned systems and associated equipment.
• Develop and implement systems that contribute to quality improvements in the collection of maintenance information to enable strategic and forward-looking plans and reviews.
• Identify, propose and contribute to the development of process improvements relevant to assigned system and equipment responsibilities.
• Conduct review and analysis of data, identifying recommending and implementing any necessary modifications expansion additions or subtractions.
• Manage personnel issues and leave requests. Ensure the appropriate coverage necessary to meet site maintenance requirements and compliance with Oasis process and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all site environmental health and safety requirements. Ensure team compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures. This applies to company, government and site requirements.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Essential

• (AUS) Certificate III in a relevant Trade or equivalent experience and skills (US) related facilities certifications
• Applicable trades include but not limited to: Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Mechanical
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure, facilities equipment and functionality within a large operational facility
• Strong understanding of general equipment maintenance requirements (preventive, predictive, and corrective)
• Strong understanding of technical plans and drawings with the ability to read and assess plans and all manner or technical documents
• Basic computer skills including Office 365 programs and excel
• Must be an Australian or US citizen.
• US citizens must be TS SCI with poly.
• Australian citizens must be NV1 with the intent of progressing to Top Secret clearance.
• Driver's License

COMPETENCIES

Behavioral Competencies

• Self-starter, demonstrated initiative with strong ability and desire to identify and resolve problems
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and capability to adapt to change
• Proven ability to manage and resolve conflicts
• Ability to identify and understand intent and follow direction
• Uphold the Code of Conduct and adhere to Program and Company Policies

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and manage operational requirements for O&M
• Proven ability to align O&M strategies with the overall site direction
• Ability to contribute to, and implement new strategies and plans for program operations
• Proven ability to supervise, direct, instruct and manage a team
• Experience in determining service quality and performance standards for a team
• Demonstrated ability to influence the achievement of service quality and performance standards
• Solution focused with the ability to encourage innovation

Management Competencies

• Experience in operational configuration planning and execution in a team environment
• Proven ability to apply knowledge and experience in the preparation and delivery of reports, briefings, analysis and investigations
• Demonstrated ability to manage team and individual performance to achieve business objectives.
• Strong collaborative skills across the organization

TICKETS AND LICENCES

Minimum Essential

• Certificate III in a Facilities Trade
• Drivers License

Desirable

• White Card
• Confined Space
• Working at Heights
• Forklift Licence
• Elevated Work Platform
• First Aid

EXPERIENCE- Minimum Essential

• Demonstrated experience in a facilities environment
• Experience in leadership and supervision

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Personnel are required to be medically fit to work and safely complete all physical tasks associated with the role in which they are employed. While much of this role is sedentary in nature, personnel must remain able to safely lift and operate the necessary tools and equipment, enter multiple physically restrictive plant access points and swiftly traverse the distances between them without undue impacts to individual health and wellbeing.

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read, write and speak English
• Australian or US citizen

EHS REQUIREMENT

All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the Handbook, each person is responsible for:

• Completing work tasks in a safe manner
• Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager
• Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the Handbook during the performance of their work
• Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment

For further information contact recruitmentaustralia@amentum.com

Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include referee checks, criminal History checks, a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or USA citizens who are able obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance, applicable to each role.

It is a condition of employment that employees are Australian citizens or USA citizens to obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance, applicable to each role as the employee will be required to obtain a security clearance.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.