Mechanical Project Engineer - Ulverstone

Simplot in Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and food service customers.
As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include the likes of Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
In Australia, Simplot is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and food service customers. We are part of the broader Global Food business which operates 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries and 8,000 employees across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
Culture and Benefits
At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Perks

• Diverse leadership development programs and professional development support
• Fully supplied & laundered uniform + PPE
• Employee recognition program
• Bonus incentives
• Discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Novated car leasing agreements
• Income protection insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• On site subsidised canteen
• On site car parking

About Our Role
An exciting opportunity exists for the permanent full-time position of Mechanical Project Engineer at our Ulverstone food manufacturing facility. Simplot Ulverstone has a proud history in the local community and processes around 300,000 tonnes of potatoes from 165 Tasmanian growers each year whilst employing over 450 people. Manufactured products include fries (coated & uncoated cuts), sweet potato fries, potato gems, and hash browns in addition to other value added products. Our customers include the leading restaurant chains, major and independent supermarkets in addition to the food service industry.
Simplot has heavily invested in the future of our Ulverstone operations with major line & infrastructure upgrades, and with a further $7 million of integral projects in the pipeline, this is an exciting time to join the home of Australia's favourite foods.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this Mon-Fri role will play a key part in our site improvement activities.
What You Will Do
Control and deliver complex capital engineering projects from concept to completion to facilitate improvements to the site's operations. Projects are to be managed in line with best practice project management principles and relevant standards, procedures, regulations and budgetary requirements including;

• Capital projects.
• Budget forecasting.
• Feasibility and scoping.
• Design, tender and contract.
• Installation / construction.
• Commissioning and handover.
• Contractor management.
• Legal and statutory.
• Engineering standards, documentation and communications.
• Continuous improvement activities.

Ensuring projects are delivered in full, on time and within budget whilst meeting all safety, quality and environmental targets:

• Modified process lines commissioned on time with full production rates achieved in accordance with the project schedule
• Successful implementation of projects that deliver tangible financial returns to Simplot Global Food and meet stated objectives and KPI targets
• Trouble free start-up of new plant and equipment

About You

• Demonstrated experience within a Project Engineering role managing multiple multidisciplinary projects and groups of contractors
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience within an FMCG / food manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Sound knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles and the ability to effectively build rapport, communicate with and work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the business - management, staff and shop floor personnel.
• You are results driven with the ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders, and enjoy the challenge of operating within a continuous improvement program.

Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 20th DECEMBER 2023 noting that Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date
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Job Requisition ID: 16447
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): SAPL Plant - Ulverstone
Country: Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at