Control Room Technician

Visy Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sustainability

Supportive Environment

Work-Life Balance

Visy discounts

Job summary

Visy Group in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Co-gen plant operator to run, monitor and maintain boilers, turbines and DCS systems. The role includes operating during a rotating 12-hour shift pattern (days and nights) with a half-year roster, supporting production safety and reliability.

You will report to the Production Supervisor at the Campbellfield Co-gen plant, performing tests, recording data and ensuring shutdowns are managed safely.

Qualifications

• Previous trades background.
• Advanced Boiler and Turbine Ticket is desirable.
• Confined space license and DCS experience are desirable.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
• Experience in a 24/7 heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment for steam and electricity production and fuel preparation.
• Perform boiler and feedwater tests and compile records.
• Check and record boiler inventories and chemicals.
• Identify and act on operational and maintenance problems in the field.
• Supervise and assist team with loading and unloading trucks.
• Develop procedures and operations manuals for operation and training.
• Adhere to safe working and environmental procedures at all times.

Skills

Trades background

Boiler and Turbine tickets

DCS experience

MS Office

Safety conscious

Tools

DCS systems

Job description

• Full time role at Visy operating boilers, turbines and DCS systems
• Hands on position - troubleshoot and keep production running safely
• Work a rotation of days and nights and enjoy half a year on roster!
  

The Co-Gen plant allows us to divert the rejected material away from landfill and use it to create both steam and electricity. The steam is used in the paper manufacturing process to dry the paper, while the electricity is used to run the paper-making machines.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor at our Co-gen plant in Campbellfield, you will operate, monitor and maintain plant and equipment associated with steam and electricity production

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Operate plant and equipment associated with steam and electricity production and fuel preparation
• Perform boiler and feedwater tests and compile records
• Check and record boiler inventories and chemicals
• Identify and act on operational and maintenance problems in the field
• Supervise and assist team with co-ordination of loading and unloading truck
• Develop procedures and operations manuals for operation and training
• Adhere to safe working and environmental procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures at all times

You’ll work 12-hour rotating shifts (4 on, 4 off) in a tight knit crew that values teamwork, safety and pride in a job well done.

• Rotating Roster 2 Days 2 Nights 4 off
• 2 weeks off every 7-8 weeks (Paid)

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Previous trades background.
• Advanced Boiler and Turbine Ticket is desirable
• Confined space license and DCS experience are desirable.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
• Experience in a 24/7 heavy manufacturing or processing environment

What you’ll love when you join us:(Highlight Benefits)

• Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
• Work-Life Balance: a half year roster and incredible work-life balance.
• Visy discounts: Take advantage of discounts with RSEA, Avis, Harvey Norman and other retailers.

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia’s leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the world’s most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut, providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand, where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.