Reliability Engineer

Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering)

Full time

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As a Reliability Engineer within our Electrical Instrumentation Control (EIC) Team, your primary role will involve formulating site strategies, plans, and objectives aimed at optimizing assets to enhance sugar cane crushing and sugar recovery operations across our eight North Queensland factories and Bioethanol Distillery.

This position offers flexibility in location, allowing you to be stationed at any of our milling sites. You could be in Ingham - a charming town known for its vibrant Italian heritage and lush wetlands, the Burdekin region - celebrated for its rich agricultural landscape and friendly community, or Sarina - nestled in the beautiful Whitsunday region, renowned for its stunning beaches and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef.

Occasional travel to other locations will also be part of the role, providing opportunities to engage with diverse teams and projects broadening you experience and professional network.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the development and management of all strategic aspects of the EIC strategy area including production, engineering, productivity, quality control, human resources and safety.
• Assisting with the preventative maintenance and capital program budget determination including contribution to cost management.
• Development of long-term asset goals, establishing and executing asset maintenance and replacement strategies, to ensure achievement of revenue generation and cost control objectives
• Assisting in consultation with the Engineering and Operational management teams to develop and implement YED business plans and objectives.
• Reviewing operational and financial data to identify areas for improvement and implement control methods to ensure best practice leads to business benefits.
• Identification of risks and development and execution of focused risk management strategies.
• Working closely with the Group Managers for Reliability, Engineering and Production and Technology to develop long term factory and capital plans, goals and strategies
• Assisting with the investigation process for root cause of equipment failures.
• Investigate new and alternative technologies to reduce costs and to solve known reliability concerns.
• Ensuring compliance with reliability processes, work management practices, procedures and technical standards related to Continuous Improvement

The Successful Applicant

Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in Engineering or be able to demonstrate equivalent practical experience with at least 5 years in a senior technical role in heavy industry, and RPEQ certification. Previous experience within the sugar industry and proficiency in SAP software will be highly regarded. Ideally you will be familiar with systems such as SAP and will demonstrate competency with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Predictive Preventive Maintenance (PPM), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability Availability Maintainability Analysis (RAM), and Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).

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 14th July 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.

We are Australia and New Zealand’s largest manufacturer and marketer of raw and refined sugar products, a leader in renewable energy, biofuel and sustainable agricultural products, and a distributor of oleochemicals and other specialty products.

Working with us means being part of a team that values safety, innovation and a can-do attitude. At Wilmar, you’re part of one of the world’s largest agribusinesses. Our people approach each day with a desire to achieve the highest possible outcomes for our customers, colleagues and communities. We create an inclusive culture that offers fair and equal opportunities and benefits to all our employees regardless of their location in the organisation.

We are Australia and New Zealand’s largest manufacturer and marketer of raw and refined sugar products, a leader in renewable energy, biofuel and sustainable agricultural products, and a distributor of oleochemicals and other specialty products.

Working with us means being part of a team that values safety, innovation and a can-do attitude. At Wilmar, you’re part of one of the world’s largest agribusinesses. Our people approach each day with a desire to achieve the highest possible outcomes for our customers, colleagues and communities. We create an inclusive culture that offers fair and equal opportunities and benefits to all our employees regardless of their location in the organisation.

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