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Sugar Australia is looking for a hands-on Maintenance & Engineering Professional to join our team at Mackay Port on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Engineering Manager – Northern Loop, this is a key site leadership role where you’ll take ownership of maintenance and engineering activities across the site, helping keep our plant safe, reliable and performing at its best. You’ll lead day-to-day maintenance delivery, work closely with operations, and play an important role in improving reliability, managing contractors, supporting capital works and long-term asset strategy. This role suits a degree qualified Engineer or Tradesperson with equivalent post trade qualifications and strong leadership skills, who enjoys being on the floor, solving problems and leading a small team in a practical, fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibility
Planning, scheduling and supervising daily maintenance activities across trades, operators and contractors
Leading and supporting a small site team including a Port Electrician and Reliability Technician
Supporting safe, reliable plant performance and responding to breakdowns as needed
Planning and executing preventative and corrective maintenance to maximise plant reliability and uptime
Managing contractors, permits to work and scheduled maintenance work
Working closely with operations to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
Driving reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the site
Supporting capital projects, including commissioning, integration and setting maintenance strategies for new equipment
Monitoring maintenance priorities, costs/budgets and performance
Ensuring accurate CMMS (SAP PM) data and effective work order management
Collaborating with operations and production teams to align maintenance plans with production requirements
Ensuring all work is completed in line with safety standards, policies and regulatory requirements
Requirements
Bachelor of Engineering OR Trade Qualification with post-trade engineering qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance leadership or industrial supervisory role
Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or port operations
Exposure to the Sugar Industry (desirable)
Knowledge of lean or continuous improvement principles (desirable)
Strong knowledge of rotating plant, conveyors, gearboxes and mechanical systems
Experience with electrical systems, controls and compressed air systems
Exposure to CMMS systems (SAP highly regarded)
Experience leading teams and managing contractors in an industrial environment
Strong understanding of safety, compliance and risk management in maintenance operations
Ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing workloads effectively
Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Nice to have
Exposure to the Sugar Industry
Knowledge of lean or continuous improvement principles
What we offer
Competitive salary and benefits package and exclusive corporate discounts
Health and wellbeing programs, regular social events, and employee recognition initiatives
Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
A friendly and collaborative culture, with a strong focus on our people and our customers
Access to our product range – perfect for those with a passion for baking