We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join a growing industrial processing operation in Warren, NSW. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role will see you become a key member of the site leadership team while driving maintenance reliability, continuous improvement and operational performance.

This is more than a traditional maintenance role. As the site's second-in-charge (2IC), you will provide technical expertise, support day-to-day operations and play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient running of the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on plant equipment including pumps, conveyors, valves and rotating equipment.
• Diagnose faults and coordinate repairs to minimise downtime.
• Support planned shutdowns and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Provide operational support to production teams.
• Act as shift leader when required.
• Support OH&S systems, risk management and compliance activities.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders and spare parts inventory.
• Identify and implement reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support plant upgrades, modifications and commissioning projects.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience within an industrial, manufacturing, processing or heavy industry environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding capability.
• Experience working with preventative maintenance systems.
• Fabrication and workshop experience.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• The ability to lead by example and support operational teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience will be highly regarded.

What's On Offer

• Attractive salary package based on experience.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior site leadership.
• Career progression into broader operational and leadership responsibilities.
• Stable full-time employment with a growing business.
• Regional lifestyle opportunity with a strong community feel.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with leadership responsibility and be part of a team focused on safety, reliability and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

ahogan@blubyadcorp.com.au