Project Engineer - Numurkah

GrainCorp; Numurkah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible leave options

Health & wellbeing support

Birthday leave

Family inclusive workplace

Job summary

GrainCorp at its Numurkah Crushing Facility seeks a Project Engineer (Electrical and Automation) to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning, delivering improvements in automation, electrical infrastructure and process control.

The role offers ownership across safety, reliability and growth initiatives with exposure to GNE-wide automation and digital transformation strategies. Hybrid work and collaborative environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering industrial capital projects.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Ability to prepare project scopes, budgets, schedules and business cases.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects or tasks.
• Capable of resolving issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop opportunities to improve site safety, reliability, productivity and compliance.
• Support GrainCorp's automation strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage capital projects ranging between $20k to +$1M.
• Provide whole of lifecycle project management.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure effective project delivery.
• Develop electrical and automation standards for new installations and modifications.
• Provide technical leadership for electrical and automation projects.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Project management

Budgets

Stakeholder communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Automation platforms

Job description

What did you have for breakfast today? Whether it's the flour in your toast or the grain in your cereal, it's highly likely that GrainCorp helped get it onto your plate! As we find new ways to connect rural communities with food, animal feed and industrial customers around the world, we are proud to say we're leading the way in sustainable agriculture.

About the role

Located at GrainCorp's Crushing Facility in Numurkah, lead the development and delivery of capital investment projects across GrainCorp's Nutrition and Energy operations, with a primary focus on electrical, automation and control system improvements.

The Project Engineer (Electrical and Automation) will manage projects from concept development and business case preparation through to commissioning, handover and benefits realisation. Projects will typically involve automation systems, electrical infrastructure, process control improvements, instrumentation, reliability upgrades and site growth initiatives.

This role offers significant ownership and exposure, providing the opportunity to directly influence safety, reliability, efficiency and growth initiatives across GrainCorp's manufacturing assets. Key responsibilities include;

• Identify and develop opportunities that improve site safety, reliability, productivity and compliance
• Support GNE wide automation strategy and digital transformation initiatives
• Manage capital projects ranging between $20k to +$1M
• Provide whole of lifecycle project management
• Liaise with other departments to ensure the effective delivery of projects
• Develop electrical and automation standards for new installations and modifications
• Provide technical leadership for electrical and automation projects

About your experience

Our ideal candidate will hold qualifications in Project Engineering (Electrical, Industrial Automation preferred) or other related discipline with practical experience in supporting and delivering projects in any industry. Key attributes we are looking for are;

• Demonstrated experience in delivering industrial capital projects
• Experience working with PLC, SCADA and HMI platforms
• Ability to prepare project scopes, budgets, schedules and business cases
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience managing multiple projects or tasks
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and resolve issues

What we offer

• Hybrid work and flexible leave options
• Health & wellbeing support including birthday leave
• Family Inclusive Workplace accredited employer, supporting balance, care & flexibility in every career