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About the Unit

Yara Porsgrunn is a major production site for Yara International ASA. The plant manufactures more than three million tons of fertilizer yearly in addition to various products for industrial applications. The plant has three production areas; Ammonia, Nitric Acid and NPK/Calcium Nitrate.
Yara Porsgrunn has an annual turnover of about 7 billion NOK.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for maintenance in the Nitric Acid Area (SS0), and leads the department numbering 10 employees.

You will report to the Maintenance Manager Yara Porsgrunn and be part of the Maintenance Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Maintenance Department in Nitric Acid Area according to Yara safety, ethical, environmental and quality standards
• Continuous Improve reliability and performance of plant equipment
• Continue to optimize the scope of preventive maintenance
• Manage removal of costs drivers and technical challenges through systematic problem solving
• Manage investment budget in close cooperation with the Production Manager
• Follow up of contractors for the outsourced maintenance activities

Profile

• MSc/BSc in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant subject
• Min 5 years of relevant operational experience
• Systematic approach to development of maintenance processes, programs and own employees
• Good knowledge of SAP or relevant maintenance system
• Leadership skills and ambition to develop as a leader
• Experience in LEAN is an advantage
• Fluent in one Scandinavian language and English

Contact details

Johanne Theie, Maintenance Manager – NPK/CN/MH, +47 958 98 682

Jorunn Solvi, HR Manager, + 47 958 11 945

Apply no later than: 01.03.2020

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