Job Description
Ignite have partnered with a global engineering and industrial solutions organisation who are seeking an experienced Dry Gas Seal (DGS) Supervisor to lead refurbishment and testing operations within a service centre environment. This position is responsible for overseeing a technical team, ensuring safe and efficient workflows, maintaining quality standards, and providing technical expertise related to dry gas seal systems.
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Lead and oversee all Dry Gas Seal refurbishment, assembly, and testing activities.
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Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and quality procedures.
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Maintain calibration and certification requirements for testing equipment and tooling.
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Review, approve, and manage inspection reports and testing documentation.
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Support the design, specification, and procurement of new testing equipment.
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Train and mentor team members on calibration software, testing methodologies, and dry gas seal operation.
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Provide technical guidance for assembly challenges, operational issues, and test failures.
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Review and approve test results and technical documentation.
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Manage day-to-day operation of DGS testing facilities, including customer-facing testing activities.
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Deliver technical support and problem-solving assistance to customers.
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Initiate and review engineering drawing updates and technical change requests.
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Assess general arrangement drawings for compatibility and interchangeability requirements.
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Present technical product information and best practices to team members.
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Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other support departments to resolve technical issues.
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Support machining-related activities where required.
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Provide emergency and critical site support when operational demands arise.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the service centre.
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Ignite have partnered with a global engineering and industrial solutions organisation who are seeking an experienced Dry Gas Seal (DGS) Supervisor to lead refurbishment and testing operations within a service centre environment. This position is responsible for overseeing a technical team, ensuring safe and efficient workflows, maintaining quality standards, and providing technical expertise related to dry gas seal systems.
Key Responsibilities n
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Lead and oversee all Dry Gas Seal refurbishment, assembly, and testing activities.
n
Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and quality procedures.
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Maintain calibration and certification requirements for testing equipment and tooling.
n
Review, approve, and manage inspection reports and testing documentation.
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Support the design, specification, and procurement of new testing equipment.
n
Train and mentor team members on calibration software, testing methodologies, and dry gas seal operation.
n
Provide technical guidance for assembly challenges, operational issues, and test failures.
n
Review and approve test results and technical documentation.
n
Manage day-to-day operation of DGS testing facilities, including customer-facing testing activities.
n
Deliver technical support and problem-solving assistance to customers.
n
Initiate and review engineering drawing updates and technical change requests.
n
Assess general arrangement drawings for compatibility and interchangeability requirements.
n
Present technical product information and best practices to team members.
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Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other support departments to resolve technical issues.
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Support machining-related activities where required.
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Provide emergency and critical site support when operational demands arise.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the service centre.
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Coordination of DGS planning, assembly, refurbishment, and testing activities.
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Maintaining workflow efficiency and operational performance.
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Working closely with internal departments to ensure timely execution of repair and service processes.
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Driving quality control and compliance throughout all DGS-related operations.
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Requirments n
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Diploma, engineering degree, or relevant trade/technical qualification.
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Minimum five years' experience in a technical industrial environment, preferably within a multinational business.
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Experience using ERP systems, particularly SAP or similar platforms.
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Knowledge of lapping and polishing processes.
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Strong leadership and people management capability.
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Comprehensive understanding of rotating equipment, mechanical seals, or similar industrial products.
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Ability to develop, mentor, and support technical teams.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Personal Attributes n
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Highly organised with robust administrative capabilities.
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Effective communicator with the ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders.
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Strong technical report-writing skills.
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Proactive and self-motivated approach.
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Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
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Adaptable, reliable, and results-focused.
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Ignite is Australia's preferred partner in recruitment and technology solutions across private and public sectors.
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📌 Dry Gas Seal Supervisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Ignite
📍 Melbourne