Design & Project Engineer - Mechanical

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Isis Central Sugar Mill Ltd is a well-established and highly successful agribusiness and manufacturer, producing raw sugar and molasses for both the domestic and export markets and also generating electricity for the grid from renewable resources. Isis Central Sugar Mill Ltd is a wholly owned Australian Company that operates a highly efficient sugar milling operation which features a wide range of automated crushing and processing plant as well as boilers, turbines and generators that produce steam and electricity. During the sugarcane crushing season - which typically spans from approximately June to December, the sugar milling operation runs on a continuous 24 x 7 basis, and during the balance of the year the operation is shutdown and an annual program of maintenance and capital projects is implemented. The Company’s operations are located in close proximity to the historic township of Childers and within easy driving distance to the regional centre of Bundaberg and a number of coastal seaside towns and villages. The region offers a relaxed lifestyle with an enviable sub-tropical climate and it is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. About the role: Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager and Senior Operations Engineer while working closely with other members of the engineering team, the key focus of this role is on the development and implementation of the Company’s capital projects program. The program encompasses a wide range of mechanical, electrical, structural and civil works which cover the entire factory and associated infrastructure, including the rail network, which is used to transport sugarcane to the factory. This diverse and hands-on role requires taking ownership of all aspects of a capital project - from concept, design and the development of capital expenditure proposals, including costings - right through to providing technical support to an internal engineering team supported by external contractors engaged in the installation and commissioning of plant and equipment. Producing accurate engineering drawings in accordance with Australian standards and regulations as well as managing and updating the site engineering drawing register also forms an important part of the role. Key Position Requirements: Proven experience undertaking a Mechanical Engineering role associated with the development and implementation of capital projects for a heavy manufacturing or similar operation. Demonstrated ability to undertake project engineering tasks associated with all aspects of a capital project - from the design and feasibility phase, through to the provision of technical support during the installation and commissioning phase. Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to adapt and respond to changing project schedules and requirements. Demonstrated and current working knowledge of legislation, regulations and standards associated with the engineering and construction fields, including in relation to Workplace Health & Safety. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders engaged in projects and the ability to prepare and present a wide range of reports and documentation. A high level of computer literacy, and in particular in the use of Computer Aided Drafting Software (CAD and/or Inventor), including for 3D modelling, Project Management software and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Relevant qualifications associated with the Project & Design Engineering fields, which may include either Degree and/or Diploma and/or post trade level qualifications. Relevant experience associated with sugar milling operations. Current Registered Professional Engineers of QLD (RPEQ) certification. For further information on this excellent opportunity, please contact: Alex Dundler – Refined Recruitment Solutions +61 (0) 412 597 348 (7 days a week including after hours) or email your query to: #J-18808-Ljbffr