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Mechanical maintenance engineer

Cairns
Refined Recruitment Solutions
Maintenance Engineer
USD 90,000 - USD 120,000 a year
Posted: 9 August
Offer description

About the Company:

This is an excellent opportunity to further enhance your career in the engineering and maintenance fields by joining a diverse manufacturing environment which integrates a wide range of agricultural, manufacturing and power generation operations.

Our client has developed a reputation for being an industry leader when it comes to efficiency and productivity, operating one of the largest sugar mills in Australia. Quality raw sugar and by-products, such as molasses and renewable energy are all produced at the Site. A workforce of more than 300 permanent and seasonal employees are engaged across the business.

About the Role:

You will be a member of a team of three Mechanical Maintenance Engineers who are each responsible for the maintenance requirements of one of the three major areas of this large sugar manufacturing operation. The position focuses on the planning, organising and supervision of maintenance activities and projects for the Process area section of the operation. This area encompasses a wide range of of automated and steam supported plant such as heaters, clarifiers, filters, crystallisers, evaporators, vacuum pans, centrifugals as well as dryer, material handling, effluent and water treatment plant & equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

During the peak production period the factory operates on a continuous 24 x 7 basis for approximately six months of the year and your responsibilities will include:

* Providing support to production, including co-ordinating responses to breakdowns and resolving plant & equipment running issues
* Co-ordinating a preventative maintenance program and the execution of maintenance work during planned regular stoppages
* Leading a team of approximately 10 mechanical trades people, including a Leading Hand

During the remainder of the year when the factory is closed for maintenance and capital project work, your responsibilities will include:

* Assisting with the co-ordination of the execution of an annual program of planned maintenance and capital projects
* Leading a team of approximately 30 mechanical tradespeople and support personnel, including a number of front-line supervisors and being responsible for the co-ordination of external contractors

Key Requirements:

* Proven skills and experience in the planning, organising and supervision of plant maintenance activities associated with a manufacturing or similar operation
* Highly effective technical troubleshooting and problem solving skills, including the ability to co-ordinate responses to breakdowns
* Effective leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to provide technical direction and support to maintenance work groups
* Proven ability to ensure Health, Safety & Environment procedures and practices are being embraced and adhered to
* Demonstrated ability to assist with the development and monitoring of maintenance budgets
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate workplace meetings and liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
* Proficiency in the use of computer systems and programs, including Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP and Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Project
* Relevant qualifications in the Mechanical Engineering and/or Mechanical Trade fields

Relevant experience within the sugar industry will be highly regarded.

For further information, please contact:

Alex Dundler – Refined Recruitment Solutions

days per week including after hours) or email your query to:

All discussions are confidential

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