Graduate Engineer

The Company 

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Gordon Brothers Industries (GBI) is the largest Industrial Refrigeration Company in Australia. We have offices in each mainland state and provide complete industrial refrigeration solutions including design, construction and comprehensive servicing for a wide range of sectors including mining, chemical, food and beverage. 

GBI has joined the JCI family and as we continue to innovate and grow, we are looking for a Graduate Engineer to join our team.  

The Role 

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a passionate Graduate Engineer to join their office located in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for the right person.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package

• Opportunity to grow your professional career with external and internal courses

• Training and development opportunities available

Key responsibilities include:

• Engineering calculations and designs for the development of refrigeration solutions

• Preparing estimates for minor and major project work. This will include preparing tender submissions to client's specifications and deadlines.

• Evaluating existing refrigeration plants an assisting our clients to modify the existing systems to meet their requirements.

• Marketing all services provided by GBI to customers including consulting services, contract work, maintenance and parts supply. Providing customer support is a significant focus.

• Project management including negotiation with suppliers, co-ordination of designs, procurement of materials, co-ordination of inter-department resources and project administration requirements.

• Managing project costs and ensuring successful completion of all projects.

• Preparing risk assessments for all aspects of our equipment and project work. GBI has a health and safety system for safe work. Ensuring company and subcontractor compliance with these systems is considered essential and must be completed in a timely manner.

• Developing knowledge of applicable Australian and International standards for our industry and ensure compliance to our equipment and project work,

• Drafting as required for small projects and manufacturing using AutoCAD, Solidworks, hand sketches etc

• Complete safety and engineering audits of refrigeration systems on site to various requirements.

• This will include compiling client reports.

• Contribute to the continuous development of internal systems to streamline engineering and project management functions.

• Completing various administrative duties associated with engineering and project management operations.

• Supervise and assist with commissioning new plants as appropriate.

• Assist with the delivering of training for internal and external technical people where appropriate.

• Assisting the service department with engineering and small contracting support.

• Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of self and persons at the workplace and those who may be affected by the employee's acts or omissions at work.

• Co-operating with GBI management or other persons as far as it is necessary to enable compliance with any requirement under Health and Safety legislation that are imposed in the interests of health, safety and welfare on the employer or any other person.

• Performing duties as assigned by you supervisor.

The Successful Applicant will have: 

• Tertiary qualification (minimum B.Eng.) in Mechanical, Process or Chemical Engineering

• 5 years Industrial Refrigeration experience after graduation

• The ability to create, read and interpret drawings

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive approach and ability to work autonomously

• Keenness to learn and develop through contact with many different areas such as external fabricators and consultants, tradespeople and other professionals

• Possess a current valid driver's license

Working alongside experienced Engineers, your duties will include the following: 

• Responsible for supporting front-line delivery of GBI's services to customers in line with the requirements of the contractual obligations or as directed by the Projects Leader, Engineering Lead or Branch Manager

• To provide outstanding levels of customer satisfaction

• Develop a level of expertise and become fully conversant in all systems under GBI's control.

• To maintain a proactive nature in rectifying incidents before they arise, both technical and non-technical.

• Maintain a neat and clean appearance while carrying out company responsibilities and representing GBI.

We Offer  

This is a great opportunity for a graduate engineer to grow and develop, with exposure to many aspects of engineering and manufacturing. We offer diverse on the job learning opportunities and a competitive remuneration package. If you are dedicated, have initiative and take pride in producing high quality work, this is an outstanding opportunity to be part of our growing team. 

Please visit the Gordon Brothers website prior to applying for additional information regarding the scope of our endeavours.   

Only applicants who have a current right to work in Australia will be considered.

Please note pre-employment checks – including reference checks, medical, criminal record check, and drug & alcohol testing – will form part of the eligibility process.

Application Process

If you think you have the above attributes and looking to kick start your career, please send your resume along with a cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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