Site Support Engineer

Site Support Engineer

Elgas, a prominent provider of LPG and associated products, services, and technical solutions across Australia and the South Pacific, is seeking a Site Support Engineer. As a market leader, Elgas is recognised for its expertise, prioritising the safety of its personnel and the sustainability of its communities. The company embraces change with integrity and innovation to deliver performance and reliability to its customers.

This full-time, onsite role based in Lytton will ensure continuous plant production, with a focus on safety, reliability, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the efficient site maintenance system.
• Ensuring planned maintenance is scheduled and completed on time and to required standards.
• Troubleshooting and resolving all site maintenance issues to optimise productivity and safety.
• Leading the Permit to Work (PTW) process through the completion of quality PTWs and contractor management.
• Supporting all site-specific Major Hazard Facility (MHF) requirements and ensuring the integrity of controls and the functional testing regime.
• Ensuring safety and compliance in all personal behaviours, demonstrating safety leadership on site.
• Investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and managing required actions.
• Assisting the Plant Manager with all aspects of site operations, including documenting, initiating, planning, and closing all Management of Change (MOC) activities, and providing monthly reports on MOC status.
• Proactively planning preventative maintenance on critical equipment and controls to prevent overdue work orders.
• Managing preventative maintenance policies in consultation with relevant parties, including the Plant Manager, Depot Operations Manager, and Technical and Maintenance teams.
• Managing work orders, including raising, circulating, following up, and closing them.
• Providing support in conducting risk assessments on standard site processes.
• Assisting the Plant Manager in reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to routine site work.

Skills and Experience Required:

• An Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or a related engineering field.
• More than two (2) years of experience in an engineering role. Experience in the industrial gases and/or LPG industry is desirable.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety Acts, Legislation, and Regulations.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Excellent communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• A general understanding of Permit to Work and Management of Change systems will be beneficial.
• The ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proven safety leadership is required.
• Change management skills.
• A broad understanding of LPG processes would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel between sites is required.

Benefits:

Elgas offers diverse employment opportunities for outstanding team players, with potential career advancement opportunities within BOC and the global Linde Group. The company seeks individuals who are proud of its products and people and are committed to providing the best service in the industry. If being part of a highly motivated team in an inclusive environment, with opportunities for ownership, accountability, and progression, is important to you, Elgas is the right place.

Application Instructions:

To apply, you must have full work rights in Australia.

Key Facts:

• Company: Elgas
• Location: Lytton
• Salary: Competitive Salary + Incentive
• Work Type: Full-time
• Work Type: Onsite