Project Engineer - Smithton

Position Title: Project Engineer - Smithton
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Smithton
Grade: Grade 05
Requisition ID: 31395
We know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to bring people, families, and communities together. At McCain, our purpose is to celebrate real connections, through delicious planet-friendly food, with those that are important to us.
Due to an internal promotion, we are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer for our Smithton (Tasmania) site who will be responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of capital improvement projects within the site. This includes the development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments. This role works with the plant leadership team to ensure that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
About the role

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects in the plant, including equipment installations, process improvements, and facility expansions
• Apply you understanding of the site 5 year capex planning, focusing on safety improvements, obsolescence planning, asset life extension and technology based innovations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives, scope & deliverables.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential challenges and share recommended mitigation strategies
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to project teams, ensuring adherence to project specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.

About you

• 3+ years' experience working in a FMCG company
• Bachelor of engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related area
• High level of computer literacy and ability to analyse data
• Lean manufacturing experience in TPM, 6 Sigma, MDI
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Contractor management
• High Risk work management
• Budget management
• Confident to work and interact with others at all levels

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Pioneering, innovative and dedicated development programs
• Education Assistance Programs
• Opportunity to Chip In and give back to the community as part of our paid volunteer program each year

If you have a passion for engineering excellence and are ready to contribute to our team's success, apply now!
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Division: ANZ
Department: Ballarat Plant Maintenance
Location(s): AU - Australia : Tasmania : Smithton
Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.