Production Operator (Chemical Recovery Boiler & Digester)
Job no: 50022068
Work type: Full Time
Location: Tumut
- Great on-site culture and attractive payrates
- Perfect central regional location in Australia – close to Melbourne and Sydney!
- Outstanding rotating roster for work life balance
Are you looking for a tree change? Discover Tumut, a scenic town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, where adventure and relaxation meet. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, snowboarding, or simply exploring beautiful landscapes, it’s easy for this welcoming town to feel like home.
Our world -class pulp and paper mill in Tumut produces high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. As one of the world’s most sustainable kraft paper mills—you’ll work with best-in-class technology, surrounded by a friendly community and an easy commute to work. For the right candidate, we offer relocation and visa sponsorship support (based on eligibility criteria). Make the Snowy Mountains your new home and join us in creating a better world, together.
Role Details:
As a Digester Production Operator, reporting to the Pulp Mill Manager, based at our Visy Tumut paper mill, you are responsible for the safe, efficient and effective operation and monitoring of plant and equipment within the Pulp Mill including; Digester, Fibreline, Recausticising, Lime kiln, chemical recovery, power /steam system and utilities within a closed-loop, integrated pulp and paper mill.
Your strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure along with your attitude where no job is too small, passion to learn new skills, and ability to lead by example, will fit right into the team.
What you'll do:
- Conduct in-process inspection and checks using the DCS along with physical in-field inspections
- Identify and analyse process control maintenance requirements, and to automatically generate required work orders through DCS
- Ensure complex systems Continuous improvement plans and programs are feasible and are beneficial to the Mill
- Develop short to medium term plans and solutions to optimise paper production and ensure competitiveness in the market
What You Will Bring:
- Qualification within any of the following areas as a minimum; Pulp Making, Power Plant Operations, or Electrical Engineering
- Solid prior experience in a Pulp Mill, Refinery or similar complex high risk plant environment
- Boiler and Turbine ticket is highly advantageous
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can demonstrate your mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex production issues under pressure
- You have a safety-first mindset and comply with OHS&E policies and procedures at all times
What you’ll love when you join us:
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!
- You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing) [NS1]
- Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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