Fleet Maintenance Depot Supervisor (Winnemucca, Nevada)

About Orica

 

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

 

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About The Role – Fleet Maintenance Depot Supervisor (Winnemucca, Nevada)

 

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Fleet Maintenance Depot Supervisor to join Orica's Supply Chain team supporting our Specialty Mining Chemicals (OSMC) business in Winnemucca, Nevada.

 

In this role, the Fleet Maintenance & Depot Supervisor will oversee operations for our hazardous materials logistics depot, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant management of Orica's T14 ISO tank container fleet and chassis network used to transport manufactured sodium cyanide (UN3414 & UN1689).

 

This position is responsible for the end-to-end management of fleet maintenance, tank preparation, mechanical maintenance, yard mobilization, and regulatory compliance.

 

The role ensures maximum fleet availability, operational readiness, and the safe transportation of highly regulated hazardous materials. The successful candidate will lead efforts to maximize fleet availability and operational readiness while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance in the transportation of highly regulated hazardous materials.

What you will be doing

 

T14 ISO Fleet Prep & Maintenance

 

• Oversee pre-trip and post-trip inspections of T14 ISO tank containers to ensure compliance with DOT, IMDG, and International Cyanide Management Code (ICMC) requirements.

• Manage preventive maintenance programs, including valve servicing, gasket replacement, repairs, and coordination of required 2.5-year and 5-year hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing.

• Supervise specialized tank cleaning, purging, and drying processes required for T14 tanks prior to maintenance activities or product loading, collaborating closely with Operations as needed.

 

Yard Mobilization & Spotting

 

• Coordinate and track the movement of ISO tanks, chassis, and related equipment throughout the yard using specialized yard equipment, including yard tractors and forklifts, to support loading operations and maintain efficient yard flow.
• Position empty and prepared ISO tank containers for loading in alignment with production schedules and operational requirements.
• Partner with production leadership to ensure ISO tank availability supports sodium cyanide briquette manufacturing and shipment schedules.
• Manage the inbound receipt and outbound release of ISO tank containers with third-party transportation providers, ensuring equipment is properly staged, assigned, and dispatched.
• Maintain organized yard operations by designating storage, staging, and loading areas to prevent dispatch errors and optimize asset utilization.
• Coordinate with third-party maintenance vendors to schedule and complete annual inspections, preventive maintenance, and required repairs for chassis equipment.

 

Depot & Facility Management

 

• Maintain exceptional housekeeping and organizational standards throughout the depot to promote a safe work environment, ensure efficient traffic flow, and support overall operational readiness. Assist with site perimeter cleanup, fence maintenance, and other facility maintenance activities as requested by the Winnemucca Plant Manager.
• Utilize Terminal Management Systems (currently M3 and Power BI) to monitor and track container status, including Dirty, Clean/Prepped, Loaded, and Out of Service, while ma