About Select Plant Australia

Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to Laing O'Rourke construction projects and the wider market.

Select Plant Australia provides a full service offering through its seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.

As Laing O'Rourke has grown into a $6 billion engineering enterprise dedicated to challenging and changing the face of construction worldwide, Select Plant Australia has mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity. Select Plant Australia is the only total solutions provider within the plant industry and continues to grow and maintain one of the broadest plant ranges and capabilities within its global markets.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Plant Assessor to join our Select Plant Australia team in Melbourne, VIC. This permanent role offers great career prospects with one of the largest specialist plant hire businesses in Australia. The role location is flexible and will require travel to various project site locations. There will be access to a company vehicle to facilitate this. 

The Plant Assessor role supports projects with planning, directing and ensuring safe work practices in regard to the control of plant/equipment and associated activities. The role will also provide expertise in relation to the acquisition, allocation and maintenance of plant and equipment by ensuring correct application of the LORA System Management System when installing and operating plant equipment.

Key responsibilities 

• Inspection of plant and equipment against the LORA Primary Standards, Legislative requirements and project specific requirements. 
• Gather supporting information as per the Plant mobilisation documents and upload into the System and provide reports as required.
• Conduct regular compliance checks to ensure Suppliers and project teams are notified of any upcoming inspection expiry dates.
• Consult with and educate the Supply Chain, Project and Select on innovation, changes and improvements to the Primary Standards in relation to Plant and equipment.
• Carry out due diligence checks (Audits / system checks) of the Supply Chain.
• Assist in the investigation process of any Plant related incidents.

About you 

• Minimum of 5years experience in a Plant Maintenance or Plant Assessing role.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements of various acts and regulations relevant to plant & equipment.
• Sound communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills and strongly focused on the provision of quality customer service.
• Solid time management, job planning and organisational skills.
• Mechanical qualification is desirable.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.