Chemistry Technician
2 days ago
About Mackay Sugar
Located in tropical North Queensland where a unique lifestyle can be blended with a progressive business, Mackay is home to Australia's second largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar. With more than 140 years' experience in raw sugar production and employing up to 800 people seasonally, Mackay Sugar is an iconic Australian brand that contributes significantly to our economy and community.
A member of the Nordzucker Group since 2019, Mackay Sugar is undergoing an exciting period of change and growth. Nordzucker is one of the leading sugar manufacturers in Europe and brings a network of global ideas, innovation and opportunities to Mackay Sugar.
About the role/Job Summary:
The role Chemistry Technician contributes to the development, design and delivery of projects for new or existing process unit operations in order to enhance plant operational performance and improve system documentation.
Tasks specific to this role include:
- Ensure that Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental objectives are achieved by providing leadership that establishes a strong commitment to safety and the environment.
- In compliance with company policy and current legislation, ensure his/her own and others' health and safety Principal accountabilities will be achieved by applying the Mackay Sugar's behaviours and values in all work activities.
- Provide day to day technical support to Factory Production staff as needed during crushing operations.
- Support root cause analysis and process investigations following significant plant stoppages and operational incidents in conjunction with other site teams.
- Perform laboratory tests as required including operation of juice sampling equipment, disintegrators & tumbler equipment, analytical & top-pan laboratory balances and automatic & manual burettes and pipettes;
- Laboratory analysis of first expressed juice, prepared cane for POC, bagasse for extraction, muds for Pol, ESJ for purity and pH, Mill condensates and waste waters for trace sugars and pH and first expressed Juice for dextran;
- Provide support to ensure the successful implementation of all operational projects in conjunction with the Production / Maintenance Teams;
- Actively contribute to and maintain the site management of change (MOC) process for site infrastructure, operational procedures and documentation;
- Continue and support production standardisation in conjunction with the Production Manager and Maintenance Manager and their relevant teams.
We are looking for a person with:
- A strong safety focus and concern for the health and wellbeing of you and your work mates;
- Tertiary Qualifications in Applied Science or Chemical Engineering;
- 2 Years work experience within the Manufacturing / Process / Construction Industries must hold Sugar experience;
- Proven problem solving knowledge;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Strong leadership and communication skills;
- The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and deliver information with a high level of accuracy; and
- A focus on internal customer service.
Mackay Sugar Benefits
- Home Every Night / 2 year fixed term position
- Salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 per annum
- 5 Weeks of Annual Leave
- Training and Development opportunities to maintain and expand your skill set
- Access to discounted products and services at more than 20 local business
- Free annual flu vaccinations
Mackay Sugar is an equal opportunity employer
