Total 3 job vacancies by SP NORTHERN FARMING SERVICES PTY LTD

Biogas Plant Engineering Technician (Farms)
Location: Lundavra QLD 4390
Full time, permanent
Salary range: $73,150 - 80,000 + Super

Position: Biogas Plant Engineering Technician (Farms)

SP Northern Farming Services Pty Ltd requires Biogas Plant Engineering Technicians (Farms) to directly support our numerous Queensland piggery farm sites/units. The position will be based out of our Lundavra biogas facility farm site in Queensland.

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

Mechanical Engineering Technician (Farms)
Location: Lundavra QLD 4390
Full time, permanent
Salary range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Position: Mechanical Engineering Technician (Farms)

SP Northern Farming Services Pty Ltd requires a Mechanical Engineering Technician (Farms) to directly support our Limebush Piggery Farm Complex. The position will be based out of our Limebush Piggery Farm Complex located at Lundavra QLD 4390, 86kms northwest of Goondiwindi, QLD 4390.

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 Limebush Piggery Farm Complex sites/units 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 farms depend 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 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.

SunPork Consolidated Pty Ltd requires an Agricultural Engineering Technologist (Feedmill) to directly support the Feedmill Operations Manager at the Lundavra Feedmill.

Responsibilities, tasks, and duties

The purpose of the position is to assist, analyse, advise, and modify FeedMill engineering technologies and processes related to pre-production, production, stock control, storage and weighbridge functionality and operation. The position requires ongoing testing and implementation of FeedMill engineering and production technologies to support smooth and efficient production at all times.

The position will strive to implement, modify, and improve FeedMill engineering technologies which directly supports standard operating procedures (SOPs) and management systems in which high quality and sustainable milled feed output is achieved through analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement, stock control and handling, storage, and consumption of milled product.

Tasks and duties include:

· Apply engineering principles and technology to agricultural FeedMill operations, problems, and issues;

· Implement and administer basic tests to assist process control and record outcomes;

· Analyse, develop, modify, and implement the latest best practice feed milling technologies to support standard operating procedures and output;

· Analyse, advise and assist Feedmill Operations Manager on engineering technology equipment and systems utilised in FeedMill operations including;

· stock control systems for raw materials input, additives, vitamins, supplements;

· quality control/assurance;

· weighbridge system and operation;

· batch weighing;

· automated feed milling control system;

· batching FeedMill automation;

· grinding FeedMill automation;

· custom FeedMill controls;

· FeedMill automation - receiving and transfer;

· premix systems;

· bulk bag resupply of batching system;

· feed batching using bulk bags;

· loadout feedmill automation;

· pellet press control;

· pellet FeedMill automation;

· finished product storage, storage protocols and systems including silo telemetry via internet/intranet;

· Monitor, analyse and weekly reporting on raw material stock/inventory, usage and production information and documentation;

· Monitor, analyse and ensure FeedMill weighbridge equipment and technology is functional and accurate including calibration of weighbridge systems;

· Analyse and advise on set-up, calibration, and supervision of production machinery and equipment and perform modi?cations, adjustments and maintenance where required;

· Observe and obey all Occupational Health and Safety and/or Environmental Health and Safety legislation, regulations, rules, by-laws;

· Exercise good time management skills and be able to work alone unsupervised;

· Exercise strong attention to detail;

· Always adopt polite and effective work practices to maintain an efficient, clean, and tidy environment for all staff and visitors; and

· Any other tasks or duties assigned by your manager that are within your skill set and/or expertise.

Skill and quali?cation requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, mechanical or process engineering or related discipline;

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial Feedmill operations, process, or technology;

· Ability to analyse and interpret data and information;

· Good written and verbal communication skills and ability;

· Ability to work under pressure and deadlines;

· Ability to work as part of a team and achieve targets and deadlines;

· Quality assurance and control;

· HAACP;

· Biosecurity;

· MS O?ce software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

SunPork is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $73,200.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Schedule:

Public holidays
Shift work
Weekend availability