Maintenance Manager

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About Yara

Yara International ASA, based in Oslo (Norway), is a leader in the global fertilizer market. Yara's mission is simple yet very ambitious: to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. Our solutions for crop nutrition and precision agriculture enable farmers to increase yields and improve product quality while minimizing environmental impact. Our environmental and industrial solutions enhance air quality and reduce emissions. We are present worldwide with over 17,000 employees and operations in more than 60 countries.

Responsibilities

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• Adhere to applicable legislation, Yara's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, and the Golden Rules.
• Lead maintenance team in the implementation of Safe by choice and improvement of HESQ culture.
• Report any safety-related incidents, accidents, environmental breaches, hazardous conditions, or near-misses.Participate actively in incident and accident investigations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments for production activities and ensure control measures are implemented.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, safety equipment, and designated workwear.
• Adhere fully to the Yara Permit To Work system and follow protocols of Management of Change (MOC)
• Monitor and enforce the correct use of all necessary PPE, safety equipment and designated workwear.
• Support in process safety studies and framework implementation
• Serve as a role model for safety compliance and operational discipline.

People Management

• upervise all maintenance Engineers, operatives and contractors.
• Ensure team members are well-trained, competent, and clear on their responsibilities.
• Identify training needs and support the continuous development of staff.Manage manpower allocation to ensure full coverage of shifts, breaks, training, and absences.
• Conduct onboarding and safety inductions for all new maintenance staff.

Operations

Oversee the Operations with all on-site maintenance activities by implementing effective planned and preventive maintenance routines and responding promptly to unplanned breakdowns
Lead the maintenance strategy, ensuring alignment with production needs and global Yara standards.
Have the Ability to plan maintenance budgets and discuss priority investments for the plantFollow a Work Order system to conduct preventive maintenance and maintain asset integrity.
Plan for Major turnarounds and maintenance during micro stops
Enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by actively working to boost plant reliability and availability
Oversee the computerized preventive maintenance system, ensuring that all assets are recorded and that work orders are generated for both routine and non-routine tasks.
Assist in controlling the procurement and inventory of maintenance spare parts and equipment
Ensure shift reports, maintenance logs, and operational KPIs are accurately maintained.
Support implementation of Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
Maintain technical records and documentation accurately, including but not limited to Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Electrical and Instrumentation diagrams, site plans, and equipment manuals
Support the project manager in ongoing and upcoming projects by providing technical assistance where necessary.

Profile

Education:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or related field
Experience:
- Ideally with Management experience gained within a similar production environment.
- 7-10 years in a process-oriented manufacturing environment (e.g., fertilizer, chemical, or oil and gas)
- Experience in automated production systems and safety compliance is highly desirable
- Able to produce, read and interpret electrical schematics, P&ID’s and engineering drawings
Personal Attributes:
- High level of safety awareness and a good understanding of the Health and Safety and other attendant regulations.
- Highly organized, with the ability to effectively prioritize and plan the workload of self and others.
- Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Able to work on CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Good level of IT competence
- Highly motivated and proactively engaging in continuous improvement endeavors.

Additional Information

Send your CV preferably in English.

Contact Details

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