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Form of workThere’s a lot happening at Mackay Sugar, and we need great people to help us get it done.’
- Relocation Package and Short-Term Housing Available *
- Salary sacrificing and Novated Lease Options
- Enjoy the benefits of living in the Whitsundays!
- Excellent local Schools + Great community
About the role
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, Mackay Sugar is in the process of recruiting a Senior Maintenance Engineer. With accountabilities in relation to utilisation of labour, assets, and maintenance management, we are looking to partner with individuals who can provide engineering to support our Maintenance and Production teams, to help achieve and drive, our businesses short and long-term production targets, while maximizing plant availability to achieve safe, operational efficiencies.
About you
As an integral part of the site leadership team, your strong background in contributing to maintenance best practice initiatives, will set you up for success when commencing at Mackay Sugar.
As a minimum you will hold or be progressing towards holding:
- Engineering tertiary qualification and / or substantial heavy industry experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a maintenance supervisory role leading and managing medium to large diverse workforces
- Experience in and knowledge of the raw sugar manufacturing process well regarded but not essential
- Knowledge and experience in maintenance management practices and project management processes
- Demonstrated Experience in and knowledge of budgeting and cost control systems and processes
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Applications and Maintenance Management systems including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP Applications (SAP).
- Strong Demonstrated WHS & E knowledge.
General role accountabilities
- Active leadership and promotion of workplace health, safety and environmental processes and culture at Mackay Sugar to identify hazards, manage risks and prevent unsafe events.
- Effective training and development of maintenance team personnel in line with Mackay Sugar values and best practice maintenance techniques.
- Ensure effective leadership and management of maintenance contractors.
- Cost control of maintenance budgets and seek to improve operational strategies that continually reduce maintenance costs.
- Ensure effective management of shutdowns and management of various projects simultaneously to achieve safety, quality, costs, and timing outcomes.
- Continuous improvement in Factory reliability.
Mackay Sugar Benefits
- Home Every Day
- Short / Long Term Housing Available for new residents***
- Permanent, Full-Time Employment
- 5 Weeks of Annual Leave
- Commitment to ongoing training and development
- SWEET Deals with more than 500 stores!
- Free annual flu vaccinations & health checks
- Novated Leasing - Salary sacrifice option
About Mackay Sugar
Located in tropical North Queensland where a unique lifestyle can be blended with a progressive business, Mackay is home to Australia’s second largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar. With more than 140 years’ experience in raw sugar production and employing up to 800 people seasonally, Mackay Sugar is an iconic Australian brand that contributes significantly to our economy and community.
A member of the Nordzucker Group since 2019, Mackay Sugar is undergoing an exciting period of change and growth. Nordzucker is one of the leading sugar manufacturers in Europe and brings a network of global ideas, innovation, and opportunities to Mackay Sugar.
Mackay Sugar is an equal opportunity employer
