Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.
As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.
About the Role
As an Engineering Superintendent – Workshops, you'll be responsible for leading a mechanical maintenance and fabrication work crew to deliver a program of maintenance work which supports the reliable operation of sugar mill assets.
This position will be based at our Pioneer Mill.
Role Responsibilities
- Bring the asset strategy to life by implementing maintenance activities such as servicing, maintaining and repairing equipment.
- Stay ahead of the curve by forecasting maintenance needs and assisting with scheduling to minimise production disruptions.
- Collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders to map out safe and realistic work schedules.
- Dive into data to spot opportunities for improvement and boost factory and equipment reliability.
- Team up with the Reliability team to set ambitious goals and strategies for the future of the factory and capital plans.
- Be part of a high performing team in selecting, designing and commissioning new plant and equipment to ensure top-notch performance and effectiveness.
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
Essential
- tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant discipline) or equivalent practical experience
- intermediate to senior, maintenance and reliability experience in a heavy industrial environment
- proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- (desirable but not essential) a trade qualification in relevant disciple, proficient in us of SAP and MS Project and industry qualification or equivalent practical experience in supervisory skills.
Desirable
- Experience with managing and or supervising fabrication and or mechanical workshops.
- Experience with planning for and executing maintenance activities.
Recruitment Process
Applications are assessed independently and on their individual merits against the requirements of the advertised role.
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be required to –
- Complete interviews, assessments, reference checks and verification of qualifications, licences and work rights.
- Successful candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete any role-specific pre-employment checks, which may include a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).
- A National Police Check and other compliance requirements.
Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the job ads expiry, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with Wilmar that align with your skills and experience.
Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
