Fleet Operations Planner (Alvin, TX)

LocationAlvin, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Date: 6 May 2025


Location: Alvin, TX, US, 77511


Company: Orica


About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise 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.


It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.


About the role

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Fleet Operations Planner within the Orica Specialty Mining Chemicals team to ensure our fleet runs efficiently and safely while playing a key role in optimization.


What you will be doing

Maintain and update all depot compliance records, including inspection files, operating procedures, ICMI qualifications, equipment history, and safety performance records.
Establish key milestones, and measurable KPIs, regularly monitoring performance to drive continuous fleet improvement.
Sets the standard for customer service and responsiveness to internal clients, ensuring alignment with business needs, while promoting transparency and timely communication on vehicle availability and fleet status.
Dispatch Drivers / Outside Carriers on reposition orders as required to maintain fleet optimization.
Selects suitable equipment and assigns them (or re-assigns when needed) to Export Orders.
Constant follow up with Cleaning/Depot facilities to assure timely availability of Tank Containers for load appointments, minimizing cleaning time and optimizing turnaround time for our fleet.
Works closely with Maintenance & Repair Manager to closely monitor Vendor performance, tank repair status, periodic testing status, as well as on-hire and off-hire tanks.
Identifies qualified partners and negotiates repositioning cost with selected vendors
Monitors equipment levels throughout North America as well as South & Central America.
Monitors Import Volumes and Export Booking volumes closely to identify equipment imbalances
Reports current or upcoming imbalances to Fleet Management and Supply Chain Team.
Reviews and updates depot inventory reports for North America.
Approves Vendor Invoices related to their Duties and Responsibilities.
Participates in Team Meetings to encourage and suggest process improvements
Utilize a mix of operating system reporting and Excel-based tools to track equipment, inventory, and utilization data.
Analyze data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to automated management reporting (2 key projects).


What you will bring

Associate degree in relevant field.
5 years of pertinent experience.
Ability to critically think through multiple step process and follow up on several details.
Ability to solve problems and create solutions.
Ability to work under time pressures.
IMDG and DOT hazardous chemical experience, an asset.


What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.


You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.


Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.


Benefits (Full Time Employees)

Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from
Dental – One (1) plan to choose from
Vision – One (1) plan to choose from
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company provided Employee Assistance Program
401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day.
Company provided Bonding Leave
Accrued Paid Time Off
Paid Sick & Safe Time
Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays


We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.


Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.


We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.


Nearest Major Market: Houston

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