Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job No:
68620
Location:
Hobart, TAS
- Senior role with a world leading producer of newsprint and light-weight coated paper!
- Highly attractive salary, generous leave entitlements and more!
- Be part of a dynamic team working for one of Tasmania’s larger employers!
About Norske Skog
Norske Skog is a world leading producer of newsprint, light-weight coated and related paper grades and has operations in six countries around the world. The Boyer Mill, located on the Derwent River, 36 km from Hobart, is a major contributor to the Tasmanian economy and distributes its paper to every Australian state and territory.
With nearly 75 years of history in Tasmania, Norske Skog is one of the state’s largest employers, and annually produces around 290,000 tonnes of newsprint, improved newsprint, book grade and light-weight coated paper. After a recent $85M upgrade, Norske Skog is set to continue its market leading performance in the paper manufacturing industry.
About the Opportunity
Norske Skog has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the team at the Boyer Mill in New Norfolk, TAS.
This is a senior role which focuses on Mechanical Engineering. You will primarily be responsible for providing specialised technical support to improve process and equipment reliability and performance. Additionally, you'll be responsible for ensuring optimal and cost effective use of all maintenance resources.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
- Providing leadership, support and hands on assistance for maintenance activities (projects, shuts, start up, breakdowns, planning, budgeting and target setting)
- Providing specialist technical skills and analysis to lead / support effective problem solving to improve reliability and productivity
- Manage performance (including training, development and leave) of people in the Mechanical Engineering team
- Manage, supervise and coordinate delivery of capital programmes for assigned area focussing on delivering value and quality to customers, by achieving agreed scope, schedule and budget
- Identify and manage Opportunity for Improvements (OFI’s) which provide for plant / process performance and cost optimisation
- Ensure standardisation of plant and procedures across the business based on best practice maintenance, engineering and occupational health and safety guidelines
- Ensure relevant engineering standards and procedures are complied with in all maintenance activities
To be considered for this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in a relevant Engineering or technical field. You will have a solid understanding of, and proven experience with engineering performance, ideally within a continuous heavy manufacturing environment. You will excel at project delivery and be a proactive leader in maintenance reliability strategies. You will have structured problem solving skills and excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise, plan, implement and finalise work.
Importantly, you'll have a thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards. You will also have experience in material selection and application to various situations and environments.
Norske Skog is seeking someone with initiative and a strong commitment to OH&S and the environment, who is self-motivated and adaptable.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to join one of the leading manufacturing companies in Tasmania.
In return for your hard work, you be rewarded with a highly attractive salary package, commensurate with your qualifications, skills and experience, as well as generous benefits, including 22 annual leave days and rostered days off. You will also have access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to have a lasting impact on one of Tasmania's most important industries - Apply Now!