Operations Engineer

As an Operations Engineer, you will work closely with key operational personnel to develop factory plans, goals and operational strategies. You will use your expertise to contribute to the delivery of individual and team targets relating to milling performance, sugar recovery, factory availability and budget expectations. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operations management, working closely with the Operations Superintendent and Manager to develop your leadership skills and contribute to the continuous improvement of operational efficiency.

This position will be based at our Pioneer Mill in the Burdekin region, known for its stunning landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, and a vibrant community. The Burdekin region offers a fantastic lifestyle with a warm climate, beautiful beaches and a range of recreational activities, making it a great place to live and work.

Your Role in Action

• Factory Optimisation: Provide expert advice on process and operational targets to enhance factory performance and efficiency
• Performance Analysis: Analyse and report on factory performance, offering recommendations to improve crushing, sugar recovery, sugar quality plans, and financial outcomes
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance systems and processes, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Capital Projects Support: Assist in identifying and developing capital projects that contribute to factory performance and long-term sustainability
• Operational Consistency: Support the standardisation of operational capabilities across the site to ensure consistency and best practices

Your Winning Combination

Our ideal candidate will hold qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with a minimum of five years of post-graduate experience in heavy industrial operations, including shift work. Ideally, you will possess comprehensive knowledge of sugar processing. Expertise in safety practices, such as Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) and defect elimination, is essential. Familiarity with the Sugar Industry Act (SIA) and the Sugar Industry Code of Practice, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, will be highly regarded.

What Wilmar will offer you

Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

How to Apply

If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 05 October 2025. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at We look forward to receiving your application.

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.

We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.

We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.

Reference #

50326

Posted on

23 Sept 2025

Closes on

05 Oct :55

Location(s)

Pioneer Mill

Expertise

Engineering

Job level(s)

Experienced, Management

Work type(s)

Permanent

More details (document)

Business unit

Non seasonal