Industrial Maintenance Engineer

Thales

  • Bendigo, VIC
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.OUR BENEFITSFamily Friendly Workplace Certified company with Competitive Remuneration + Bonus + Medical Insurance.ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment.Fitness Passport Discount + Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).Modernised Paid Parental Leave.Veterans Leave.Personal & professional training development opportunities.OUR TEAMAs part of our VTS business, our PRV team is primarily focused on the design, manufacture, delivery and support of protected mobility vehicles on a global scale. We are very proud of everything we do in support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms as we all work together towards our purpose.YOUR ROLE:Come join us as an Industrial Maintenance Engineer, based at our Bendigo site. This is a 12 month fixed-term contract to assist with ramping up our industrial maintenance processes.In this role, you’ll be helping our teams to uplift our Preventative Maintenance Systems to the next level. This role is critical in creating and embedding robust Preventative Maintenance (PM) strategies, establishing systems and processes and implementing a weekly maintenance plan. You will play a key part in improving asset reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and delivering capital projects and improvements across our operations.Working at our Bendigo site, on Dja Dja Wurrung Land, your day to day responsibilities include:Develop and improve our MEX CMMS based Planned Maintenance SystemCreate, document, and continuously improve preventative maintenance tasks, aligned with OEM recommendations and operational needs.Support the Maintenance Planner to develop and roll out the necessary tools to implement a weekly maintenance schedule, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and maximum asset uptime.Lead and deliver capital projects from concept through to execution, including scope development, budgeting, contractor coordination, and commissioning.Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to ensure data integrity, asset criticality assessments, and maintenance standardization.Develop and monitor maintenance KPIs and use CMMS data to identify trends, drive root cause analysis, and optimize PM strategies.Provide training and guidance to the maintenance team in CMMS use, work order management, and PM development.YOUR EXPERIENCE:To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:Degree or Trade Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).Strong background in maintenance engineering, reliability, or project delivery, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.Experience implementing or managing a CMMS such as MEX, SAP PM, Pronto, or similar.Knowledge and application of preventative and predictive maintenance principles.Proven ability to scope, plan, and manage capital projects (typically
$200k) including contractor management and stakeholder engagement.Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and leadership skills, with a practical, hands-on approach.Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY:After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit#LI-NK1 #LI-OnsiteIt’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or . We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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