About Us
Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions. Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland. As Australia's largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.
About the Role
As the Engineering Superintendent – EIC at Plane Creek Mill and the Sarina Distillery, you'll lead the Electrical, Instrumentation & Control maintenance function across both sites, ensuring operations run safely, reliably, and efficiently. You'll be right across planned and corrective maintenance, shutdowns at the end of crush, and day‐to‐day support during the crushing season to keep both facilities performing at their best. You'll work closely with reliability teams, schedulers, and operations to shape the maintenance schedule and manage the budget, balancing priorities to reduce downtime and improve plant reliability. There's also involvement in longer‐term asset and capital planning, helping set both sites up for future performance. This is a hands‐on leadership role where you'll develop your team, build strong relationships across both sites, and use systems like SAP to keep maintenance work flowing smoothly and effectively. The role brings real variety across EIC systems, from operational support through to shutdowns and strategic planning across two key operations. It's a great opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a new and developing team—helping shape culture, build capability, and make a visible impact across both Plane Creek Mill and the Sarina Distillery.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EIC) maintenance team to ensure safe and reliable mill operations
* Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities, including shutdowns and day‐to‐day operational support during crush
* Manage the EIC maintenance budget and support longer‐term asset and capital planning
* Work closely with operations, reliability, and scheduling teams to prioritise work and minimise downtime
* Lead, coach, and develop your team while driving strong safety, performance, and continuous improvement outcomes
About you
Essential
* Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline) or equivalent hands‐on industry experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior engineering role within a heavy industrial or continuous processing environment
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and build effective working relationships across site
* Strong understanding of reliability and maintenance practices, including risk‐based maintenance and asset lifecycle management
* Experience working with engineering standards, Australian Standards, and relevant Codes of Practice
* Proven ability to manage maintenance systems and work management processes (ideally SAP PM/IM/PS)
Desirable
* Previous experience in the sugar or similar process manufacturing industry
* Proficiency in SAP for maintenance planning, scheduling, and reporting
* RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland) or working towards registration
* Exposure to capital project delivery and engineering project management
* Strong understanding of asset management frameworks and reliability engineering principles
As a Wilmar employee, you will enjoy
* Salary Sacrificing & Packaging – Options for super, novated leases and other eligible benefits
* Novated Vehicle Leasing (Fleetplus) – Flexible, affordable lease and maintenance options
* Superannuation – 14.5% super guarantee contribution, exclusive member benefits through the Wilmar Super Plan
* Corporate Discounts & Rewards – Savings on fuel, tech, travel, and major retail brands
* Health & Wellbeing – EAP, Medibank Corporate Cover, and eyewear discounts
* Travel & Lifestyle – Discounts on car hire, hotels, and flights to help you recharge
* Recognition & Workplace Giving – Milestone service awards, Values Awards and Charity Giving options available
Please note that if you are moving forward in the process, Wilmar requires all employees to complete Drug & Alcohol testing and medical assessments.
Wilmar is an equal opportunity employer.
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