Total 2 job vacancies by SUNPORK CONSOLIDATED PTY LTD

Sunpork Consolidated Pty Ltd requires Biogas Plant Engineering Technicians to directly support our numerous Queensland piggery farm sites/units. The position will be based out of our Warra biogas facility farm site in QLD.

Responsibilities:

The position will be responsible for deriving gas from organic matter produced by the farming operations by operating the machinery and equipment in the biogas plant. The necessitates performing tests, maintenance tasks and adopting preventative measures in the event of failures. All biogas plant facilities depend on the functional and reliable expertise of the Biogas Plant Engineering Technician to ensure efficient and safe operation.

Further, the position will consult and directly contribute to the training and development of biogas plant staff in operating and maintaining the biogas production system, engage in system optimisation, troubleshooting and process control to ensure facilitation of efficient and reliable biogas production and output.

Tasks, and duties:

Operating biogas plant equipment such as valves, engines, and generators to ensure they function correctly in transforming biomass to biogas;
measuring and assessing the quality of the biomass feedstock;
calculating, loading and mixing biomass feedstock to be used for power generation;
calibrating liquid flow devices such as fuel, chemical and water meters;
operating biomass fuel gasification equipment in accordance with specifications and instructions;
handling gas cylinders in a safe manner and ensuring they are compliant with health and safety regulatory requirements;
testing the purity of the gas using specific testing devices;
performing routine maintenance checks and repairs to all mechanical and electrical equipment in biogas plant;
ensuring the necessary gas pressure is maintained during the metal fabrication processes;
providing technical advice assistance and support to farm managers;
actively support, lead and take part in work health and safety initiatives across the site; and
other duties as requested by management that are within your expertise and skill set.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or agricultural engineering, or similiar qualification;
minimum 3 years relevant and related work experience in commercial biogas operations or related field;
demonstrated safety leadership in the past and will strive to maintain a safe and healthy workplace;
experience working in a farming environment, with exposure in intensive animal production an advantage;
demonstrated expertise in the management and maintenance of biogas plant operations;
sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word and Excel an advantage;
ability to work under pressure;
ability to work as part of a team and achieve targets and deadlines;
quality assurance and control
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,150.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Mechanical Engineering Technician (Farms)
Sunpork Consolidated Pty Ltd
Location: Warra QLD 4411
Full time - permanent
$73,150.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Sunpork Consolidated Pty Ltd requires Mechanical Engineering Technicians (Farms) to directly support our Sunpork Farms Tong Park piggery complex. The position will be based out of our Tong Park piggery complex in Warra, QLD 4411.

Responsibilities, tasks, and duties

Responsibilities are to plan, implement and undertake mechanical engineering maintenance for general servicing, mechanical installations, scheduled and non-schedule maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting and breakdown repairs to all plant & mobile machinery throughout our Tong Park piggery complex and to adopt polite and effective work practices to maintain an efficient, clean, and tidy environment for all staff and visitors and to ensure all workplace health and safety requirements are met.

Our Sunpork Farms Tong Park piggery complex depends on functional and reliable mechanical systems at all times to ensure farms are operational, safe, and in service at all times – 24/7 and 365 days per year to support positive animal welfare outcomes, optimal environmental conditions and sustained and efficient production.

Responsibilities, tasks, and duties:

• Review complex blueprints, piping, sketches, schematics, and wiring diagrams to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test mechanical and technical problems;
• Perform timely repair, routine maintenance, and preventative maintenance on various mechanical equipment in each farm unit system including Penguin rotational feeders, feeder lines and tubes, mainline drinking lines/hose lines, environmental systems including flush systems, ventilation, heat mats, misting/cooling, air conditioning systems (evaporative cooler and pumps), curtain cables, rollers, and weaner shutters;
• Recognise and diagnose mechanical problems, and determine corrective action needed;
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, and other operating devices. Check fluid levels, clean, or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions;
• Disassemble, recondition, and re-install reconditioned or new, or modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems;
• Develop an understanding of all mechanical and automated systems within units;
• Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, costs, or efficiency of mechanical and automated equipment;
• Maintain records of planned and completed maintenance utilising work orders and maintenance logs to verify that records adhere to equipment specifications;
• Analyse or estimate maintenance costs, such as production equipment, and plant space;
• Maintain a high level of quality control in accordance with the quality assurance standards adopted by the Company with a focus on continual improvement of systems;
• Develop, implement, and maintain an agreed process for purchase of spare parts, consistently ensuring an efficient and cost-effective outcome;
• Assist with the identification of any problems and non-conformities and process, providing cost effective business solutions;
• Use tools and equipment ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, precision measuring instruments and testing devices;
• Actively support, lead, and take part in work health and safety initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum diploma level (or higher) qualification in the mechanical or electrical area;
• Minimum 3 years relevant and related work experience in mechanical, electrical, or related field;
• Demonstrated safety leadership in the past and will strive to maintain a safe and healthy workplace;
• Experience working in a farming environment, with exposure in intensive animal production an advantage;
• Demonstrated expertise in the hands-on delivery of both scheduled and emergency maintenance;
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word and Excel an advantage;
• Capability to assist with and develop yearly budget planning including shed and equipment upgrades.