Senior Electrical Engineer | Mackay Sugar About the Role Mackay Sugar has a permanent opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our on-site Projects, Maintenance and Production Teams at Mackay Sugar.
Reporting to the Group Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting multiple activities throughout the delivery lifecycle.
This includes designing safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, providing timely engineering advice and concessions, identifying root causes of issues across our mills, and managing technical risks and opportunities with internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Champion WHS and environmental objectives, fostering a strong safety and environmental culture.Drive productivity and profitability improvements through leadership and technical support in power distribution and process control.Develop and implement strategic approaches to electrical maintenance and strategy development.Manage operating, maintenance, and capital programs effectively to optimize asset utilization.Preserve, maintain, and update technical assets (drawings, manuals, investigation records, program code, etc.)
through robust systems.
Minimum Requirements: To qualify, you must have one of the following: Tertiary qualifications in Electrical or relevant Engineering steams (bachelor's degree or higher) with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial engineering;Full Working Rights in Australia OR An Electrical/Instrumentation trade certification with at least five (5) years of industrial engineering experience, applicants who are currently pursuing tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded (associate degree or higher).
In addition, both pathways necessitate: Proficiency in Electrical Acts, Codes of Practice, and Standards.Capability in High Voltage Switching and Coordination, or the potential to achieve this.Reasonable exposure to Process Control Systems, including PLCs and DCSs SCADA software, Networking, and Instrumentation.Strong computer literacy with proficiency in engineering application.
These qualifications will position you for success in our dynamic environment.
Discover the advantages!
Unlock genuine opportunities for career advancement.Embark on a journey of personal growth through our comprehensive training and development programs.Recharge with a generous 5 weeks of annual leave.Access a wide array of exclusive employee benefits tailored for your well-being.Seamless transitions with relocation packages and short-term housing options available as part of our recruitment process.Enjoy the comfort of being home every night with stable, full-time employment.Join us and thrive in a supportive environment that values your career and personal growth!
About Mackay Sugar Situated in tropical North Queensland, Mackay offers a unique lifestyle combined with a thriving business environment.
Mackay Sugar, part of the Nordzucker Group since 2019, brings over 140 years of experience in raw sugar production and seasonal employment for up to 800 people.
As an iconic Australian brand, Mackay Sugar significantly contributes to the economy and community, embracing global ideas, innovation, and opportunities through Nordzucker' s network.
Application process: To apply, please visit to answer role-specific screening questions and to attach your resume and supporting documents.
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Mackay Sugar Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
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