Graduate Engineer role at Johnson Controls (Gordon Brothers Industries) in Bendigo, Victoria, supporting industrial refrigeration projects with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on engineering experience.
Your role
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing engineering calculations and designs for refrigeration solutions.
- Preparing estimates and tender submissions for minor and major project work.
- Evaluating and modifying existing refrigeration plants to meet client requirements.
- Assisting with all GBI services, including consulting, contract work, maintenance, and parts supply, with a strong focus on customer support.
- Managing projects, including supplier negotiations, design coordination, procurement, resource coordination, and project administration.
- Controlling project costs, ensuring successful project completion, and conducting regular forecasting.
- Preparing risk assessments and ensuring compliance with health and safety systems for all equipment and project work.
- Project scheduling using MS Project.
- Developing knowledge of applicable Australian and International standards and ensuring compliance.
- Drafting for small projects and manufacturing using AutoCAD and hand sketches.
- Liaising with mechanical designers, boilermakers, and other tradespersons to facilitate safe and efficient equipment designs.
- Completing safety and engineering audits of refrigeration systems on site and compiling client reports.
- Contributing to the continuous development of internal systems to streamline engineering and project management functions.
- Completing administrative duties related to engineering and project management.
- Supervising and assisting with commissioning new plants as appropriate.
- Assisting with delivering training for internal and external technical personnel.
- Supporting the service department with engineering and small contracting support.
- Taking reasonable care for health and safety and cooperating with management to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Performing duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Supporting front-line delivery of GBI's services to customers in line with contractual obligations or as directed by the Projects Leader, Engineering Lead, or Branch Manager.
- Providing outstanding levels of customer satisfaction.
- Developing expertise in all systems under GBI's control.
- Maintaining a proactive approach to rectifying incidents before they arise.
- Maintaining a neat and clean appearance while representing GBI.
About you
The ideal candidate will have:
- Tertiary qualification (minimum B.Eng.) in Mechanical, Process, or Chemical Engineering.
- Ability to create, read, and interpret drawings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive approach and ability to work autonomously.
- Attention to detail.
- Keenness to learn and develop through contact with various professionals, including fabricators, consultants, and tradespeople.
- Possession of a current valid driver’s license.
- Current right to work in Australia.
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical, criminal record check, and drug & alcohol testing.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Opportunity to grow your professional career with external and internal courses.
- Guidance and training from leading IR Engineers.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Exposure to diverse engineering and manufacturing projects.
- Standard benefits for graduate roles at Johnson Controls Australia, such as paid leave, superannuation, and employee assistance programs.
Training & development
- Access to external and internal training courses.
- Guidance and mentorship from experienced IR Engineers.
- On-the-job learning opportunities across various engineering and manufacturing functions.
Career progression
- Opportunity to develop expertise in industrial refrigeration and project management.
- Exposure to multiple aspects of engineering, manufacturing, and customer service.
- Potential for advancement within Johnson Controls and Gordon Brothers Industries as skills and experience grow.
How to apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Pre-employment checks will be part of the eligibility process.
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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