Operations Engineer: Plant Performance & Improvement

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited; Giru; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited is seeking an Operations Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of production assets and processes across North Queensland plant facilities.

The role focuses on analysing data, supporting maintenance and operations teams, and driving continuous improvement while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards. You will identify performance improvement opportunities, troubleshoot operational challenges, and contribute to risk management.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to operations to optimise plant performance.
• Monitor and analyse operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production and technical stakeholders to implement operational solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor/Master in Chemical, Mechanical, Process or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited is seeking an Operations Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of production assets and processes across North Queensland plant facilities.

The role focuses on analysing data, supporting maintenance and operations teams, and driving continuous improvement while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards. You will identify performance improvement opportunities, troubleshoot operational challenges, and contribute to risk management.