Reliability Engineer

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As a Reliability Engineer, 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. You will provide support to projects, planning, design & technical functions within your area of responsibility.

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 your experience and professional network.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in developing and managing all strategic aspects of the asset management strategy, covering areas including, production, engineering, productivity, quality control, human resources, and safety.
• Develop budgeting process for preventative maintenance and capital programs, ensuring effective cost management.
• Develop long-term asset goals and implement maintenance and replacement strategies to achieve revenue generation and cost control objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operational management teams to develop and implement business plans and objectives.
• Review operational and financial data to identify areas for improvement and apply best practices to drive business benefits.
• Identify and manage risks by developing and executing targeted risk management strategies.
• Work closely with Group Managers for Engineering, Design, Projects, Operations and Production and Technology to develop long-term factory and capital plans, goals, and strategies.
• Ensure best practice whilst investigating the root causes of equipment failures and implementing solutions.
• Ensure compliance with reliability processes, work management practices, procedures, and technical standards related to continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to site engineering personnel with regards to engineering and standard application

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 within similar heavy industry. Previous experience within the sugar industry, proficiency in SAP software, and experience with boilers or turbines will be highly regarded.

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 30th June 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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