Engineering Superintendent

Job Opportunity

An exciting role awaits an experienced leader who enjoys a challenging and diverse workforce. As Engineering Superintendent, you will oversee the maintenance and capital engineering team within the Feed and Crush area of responsibility at our Factory in Home Hill, Northern Queensland. Your primary goal is to ensure that work activities are conducted in alignment with the established schedule to support the efficient operations of our mill. You will have support from design and project teams and be a part of a high performing team that values safety.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance activities in line with the asset strategy.
• Lead teams in servicing, maintaining, and repairing all equipment.
• Collaborate with Asset Management teams to develop medium to long-term plans and procedures to optimize business efficiency and viability.
• Predict corrective maintenance needs and assist in scheduling to minimize factory or production disruptions.
• Work closely with the site Scheduler to create a feasible work schedule based on planned work packages.
• Analyze historical and current data to identify improvement opportunities and enhance factory and plant item reliability.
• Continuously review execution schedules with the site Scheduler to ensure efficient and effective task completion.
• Support the enhancement of existing asset management systems and processes.
• Partner with the Reliability Manager/Engineers to formulate mid to long-term factory and capital plans, goals, and strategies.
• Participate in the selection, design, and commissioning of new plant and equipment to ensure their success and effectiveness.

The Successful Candidate

We are seeking an individual with strong safety values, leadership skills, and solid stakeholder engagement capabilities. You will have a highly structured approach and a keen attention to detail. You will hold tertiary qualifications in an engineering discipline, or have equivalent practical experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior technical engineering role within a heavy industrial environment. Experience in the sugar industry and  proficiency in using SAP are strongly preferred.

What Wilmar will offer you

At 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, enhancing your overall experience. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

Interested in Applying

If you believe you are a good fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 16th June, 2024, by clicking the "Apply" button. For any enquiries or assistance with the application process, please don't hesitate to contact Abi Eastwood on 4722 1985. We look forward to receiving your application.

About the Business

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.