Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Ongoing training and development

Enhanced Leave Provisions

Accommodation assistance

Enhanced lifestyle in Far North QLD

Job summary

Tully Sugar Limited is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance activities in the cane receivals and crushing area, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and machinery.

You will oversee safety management, maintenance planning, and asset reliability, mentor a high-performing team, coordinate shutdowns and contractor work, and drive continuous improvement in a busy heavy industry environment in Far North Queensland.

Qualifications

• Trade or tertiary qualification in engineering/maintenance planning or project delivery.
• Experience in heavy industry and maintenance environments.
• Proven leadership in maintenance and production activities.
• Familiarity with SAP PM is an advantage.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Safety comes first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety management activities, toolbox talks, and ensure permits, LO TO, and risk assessments are completed.
• Supervise maintenance in AOR and coordinate shutdowns, turnarounds, and overhauls.
• Complete work orders to quality standards; manage external contractors.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Review drawings, manuals, and technical documentation; provide coaching and training.
• Assign daily schedules and priorities; conduct performance evaluations.
• Develop asset maintenance plans and ensure compliance with inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety

Education

Engineering / maintenance qualification

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Applying your knowledge and capability to lead maintenance activities in the cane receivals and crushing area to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and machinery.

Key areas of responsibility:

Safety Management

• Ensure work is performed in accordance with safety procedures and regulations.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings with your Team
• Verification of permits to work, isolations, lockout/tagout (LOTO) and risk assessments are completed.
• Investigation of incidents and implement corrective actions

Maintenance Planning and Execution

• Supervision of maintenance activities in AOR
• Coordinate shutdowns, turnarounds, and equipment overhauls
• Completion of work orders to quality standards. Coordinate external service providers and contractors including contractor management and evaluation of work
• Monitor equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Review engineering drawings, manuals and technical documentation
• Lead the Team to optimise the operational performance of AOR
• Assign daily work schedules and priorities
• Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting support, coaching and training.
• Conduct performance evaluations and competency assessments

Asset Reliability and Management

• Monitor critical equipment and availability
• Analyse failures and implement root cause corrective actions
• Develop strategies to reduce downtime and maintenance costs, recommend equipment modifications and upgrades
• Participate in commissioning and decommissioning activities
• Ensure machinery operates within design parameters, maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment history and ensure compliance with statutory inspection requirements. Prepare associated reports and documentation is properly maintained
• Assist in developing maintenance schedules and asset management plans

About You

To be successful in this role, you have

• relevant trade experience and/or tertiary qualifications in engineering / maintenance planning or project management (capital projects and contract delivery)
• proficient experience with SAP PM would be an advantage
• experience within heavy industry
• strong leadership capability with significant exposure to maintenance and production environments
• financial management competence
• a sense of pride in your fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• excellent communication and teamwork skills
• a core, belief that Safety comes first
• the willingness to operate in accordance with Tully Sugar’s Values and Behaviours

What do I get in return

• Attractive Remuneration Package with stable full-time employment
• Opportunity to work within a well-established and respected industry
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• You will be part of the high-performing Mechanical Engineering Team with a supportive team environment
• Enhanced Leave Provisions
• Assistance with relocation expenses
• Below market rate accommodation may be available
• Enhanced Lifestyle living in Far North Queensland

Why Tully?

Nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed rainforest, Tully offers an exceptional lifestyle with access to fishing, boating, camping, and outdoor recreation, while enjoying a strong sense of community https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/

Tully Sugar Limited is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates