Project Engineer - Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Or Related Engineering Discipline

Wilmar Sugar; Ayr; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of capital projects that improve reliability, efficiency and long-term sustainability across our Australian operations. You will coordinate projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams, managing schedules, budgets, contractors and reporting requirements while implementing asset upgrades

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engineering, maintenance or capital projects in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of capital projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinate project activities, including contractor management, scheduling, documentation and reporting.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to implement equipment upgrades and asset improvement initiatives.
• Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, risk management and capital expenditure reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, operational performance and workplace safety.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Health & safety focus

Education

Tertiary degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical or related Engineering

Job description

Job Description

As a Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of capital projects that improve the reliability, efficiency and long-term sustainability of our operations. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams, you will coordinate projects from concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You will play a key role in managing project schedules, budgets, contractors and reporting requirements, while supporting the implementation of asset upgrades and improvement initiatives across our operations. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse range of engineering projects and develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of capital projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinate project activities, including contractor management, scheduling, documentation and reporting.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to implement equipment upgrades and asset improvement initiatives.
• Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, risk management and capital expenditure reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, operational performance and workplace safety., Applications are assessed independently and on their individual merits against the requirements of the advertised role.

About the Employer

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia's largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.

About the Candidate

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience delivering engineering, maintenance or capital projects within an industrial, manufacturing or processing environment.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health, safety and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience within the sugar, food processing, manufacturing, mining or heavy industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, asset management or reliability principles.
• Experience using project management software and engineering maintenance systems.