Maintenance Execution Lead

In this role you will be responsible for improving maintenance execution performance across the refinery by driving consistency, accountability and continuous improvement in both contractor and internal maintenance activities.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, HSSE and Contractor Leaders, you will play a critical role in transforming maintenance delivery into a high-performing, value-driven function through the implementation of standards, performance monitoring and targeted improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Field Engagement

• Maintain a strong and visible field presence, actively engaging with Operations, Supervisors and work crews to promote a culture of safety and operational discipline.
• Ensure maintenance activities are executed in full compliance with Viva Energy's safety standards, permit-to-work requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Lead by example through proactive field engagement, coaching and hazard identification.

Maintenance Execution & Workforce Performance

• Lead the execution of maintenance work to improve schedule attainment, efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure contractor capability, maintenance resources and workforce skills are aligned to deliver planned maintenance and shutdown activities successfully.
• Collaborate with Operations, Contractor Supervisors and stakeholders to identify and eliminate execution constraints.
• Drive improved work execution practices and performance outcomes across maintenance teams.

Contractor Management & Performance

• Promote consistent leadership expectations across contractor workgroups.
• Monitor and manage contractor performance against agreed KPIs, contractual obligations and service delivery expectations.
• Facilitate performance improvement discussions and corrective actions where required.
• Review and approve contractor invoices in accordance with contractual requirements and agreed scope delivery.

Continuous Improvement & Performance Optimisation

• Analyse maintenance and contractor performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Lead improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, schedule performance and cost effectiveness.
• Support the development of a performance-focused culture centred on value creation and accountability.
• Drive sustainable improvements in maintenance execution quality and efficiency.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will:

• Champion a Zero Harm culture through strong field leadership and engagement.
• Deliver measurable improvements in maintenance productivity and schedule attainment.
• Reduce execution delays, inefficiencies and rework.
• Strengthen contractor performance and contractual compliance.
• Deliver meaningful cost efficiencies and operational improvements.
• Embed consistency, accountability and execution excellence across maintenance delivery.
• Influence a culture shift towards performance, ownership and continuous improvement.