Plant Engineer

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Detail information about job Plant Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Manage a Great Team
• Great Career Development Opportunities
• Global Organisation

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Plant Engineer at our Scone Plant. The Scone Plant is located 2 hours north west of Newcastle. The position requires extensive plant knowledge, provides solutions using sound engineering principles and requires the ability to lead and develop the maintenance team. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintenance Management -

• Take a proactive role in the management of all aspects of the engineering and maintenance operations;
• Develop and implementation of maintenance and engineering systems of control appropriate for the plant operations.
• Develop and implement appropriate equipment maintenance strategies to ensure reliability of plant;
• Monitor daily plant maintenance activities to ensure priorities are known and met;
• Provide direction, advice and assistance to the maintenance and production staff in engineering and maintenance-related issues;
• Ensure that maintenance manning levels meet plant requirements;
• Monitor and respond to maintenance workforce capability needs;
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of contractor and suppliers;

Continuous Improvement -

• Take a proactive role in understanding the root causes of downtime and designing and implementing engineering solutions to eliminate those causes;
• Proactively analyse production and maintenance information to identify weaknesses in equipment and/or maintenance strategies to eliminate significant or repetitive breakdowns;
• Represent the maintenance department on allocated project teams;
• Prepare and submit minor capital applications;

Communication -

• Accurately communicate with plant management and production personnel;
• Ensure accurate and frequent communication with maintenance staff and employees;

KEY CRITERIA:

• A relevant engineering degree is required;
• Postgrad qualifications in maintenance management will be an advantage;
• Experience gained from managing maintenance in large heavy industrial organisations;
• Experience in the supervision and maintenance in a fast moving food manufacturing environment;
• The ability to plan organise and control project and maintenance activities to optimise the use of available resources;
• Experience in preparing and complying with R&M budgets;
• Experience working with refrigeration and boilers would be an advantage;
• Sound knowledge of OH&S regulations;

Applications should be forwarded to:

Lisa Rebeiro – JBS Scone

[email protected]

Applications Close 30/06/2018.

Or apply here: http://jbssa.com.au/jobs