Job Description

Fantastic Opportunity! Our client who is a leader in the manufacture of dried milk products is seeking to appoint a FMGCPlant Engineer for their state-of-the-art facility in Geelong. The Plant Engineer is a critical position in my client's manufacturing operations, ensuring its facilities run safely, smoothly, and efficiently. is an expert position which is more than just mechanics; plant engineers are innovators propelling advancement and play a critical role in maintaining competitiveness and operational excellence for my client through adopting innovative ideas.

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- Great Company
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- Permanent Full-time
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Key Responsibilities:

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- Equipment management
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- Process improvement
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- Implementation of novel productivity initiatives
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- Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability during scheduled shutdowns.
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- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventative Action (CAPA) processes to improve long-term equipment performance.
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- Provide high-level technical support to maintenance and operations teams.
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- Develop internal engineering capability through coaching and technical training.
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- Maintain and continuously improve the site's MEX preventative maintenance system and asset database.
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- Ensure SOPs, operating manuals and supplier documentation remain current and accessible.
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- Evaluate, plan and implement capital improvement projects.
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- Manage projects from concept through commissioning, including:
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- Scope
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- Budget
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- Timeline
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- Risk
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- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance.
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- Lead and coordinate the maintenance trades team and contractors.
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- Ensure planned maintenance is completed safely,



on time and within budget.
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- Promote a proactive maintenance culture and continuous improvement mindset.
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- Build robust communication across departments to identify maintenance improvement opportunities.
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- Maintain appropriate controls across:
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- Warehousing
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- Logistics
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- Staff management
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- Expenditure
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- Occupational Health & Safety
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- Ensure maintenance procedures and business processes are followed consistently.
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- Communicate procedural updates effectively across relevant stakeholders.
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- Support compliance with company systems and controls.
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- Complete additional leadership and administrative duties as required by the business.
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- Maintain current industry knowledge and engineering best practices.
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- Participate in ongoing professional development and competency training.
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- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
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- Develop employee capability through the Skill Matrix and Individual Development Plans.
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- Operate within delegated financial authority limits.
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Qualifications, Experience, & Skills Required:

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- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
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- Minimum five years' experience within food or dairy manufacturing or production environments.
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- Previous experience within Dairy Manufacturing or FMCG highly desirable.
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- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, production equipment and maintenance practices.
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- Experience using MEX maintenance software.
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
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- Resourceful and capable of working within changing environments.
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Please note that you need to reside in Australia to be considered for this position.

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📌 Plant Engineer (North Geelong)
🏢 RPR Trades
📍 North Geelong