Join us in this influential leadership role where you will help shape the future of product performance and process safety across EMEA. Working alongside talented colleagues across the region, you will drive technical excellence, champion innovation, and influence key decisions that enhance safety, operational performance, and long-term business success.
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.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic PPIS Manager EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) to drive technical governance, product performance, process safety, quality assurance, and innovation across the region.
In this strategic leadership role, you will work closely with Business Units, Product Managers, Manufacturing, Commercial teams and Global Technology to strengthen major hazard management, drive technical excellence and support the successful implementation of new technologies, products and processes.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape technical standards, influence regional strategy and contribute to the safe and sustainable growth of our business. Your expertise, curiosity, and leadership will help advance capability, unlock new opportunities, and create lasting value for our customers and communities.
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.
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.
Employment type: Regular employment, full time
Start date: According to agreement
Location: Flexible within EMEA, preferable in Portugal, Kazakhstan or South Africa
Travel: Traveling occurs in the role, approximately 20-25 days/year
Application: Last day to apply is the 30th of August but we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Internal candidates apply through SuccessFactors.

Our story began in 1874, when we first supplied explosives to the Victorian goldfields in Australia. Since then, we have grown to become one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers.
From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.
With 150 years of expertise, our 14,000+ community of engineers, scientists, technologists, operators, business specialists and on-site crew support customers in surface and underground mines, quarry, construction, and oil and gas operations.
Sustainability is integral to our operations. Our approach to sustainability begins with ensuring we operate our business responsibly, and by prioritising the safety of our people, customers, and communities. We are in a unique position to leverage our expertise in technology to create safer and more responsible solutions and deliver positive economic, social, and environmental contributions through our business activities.