Join Visy Pulp & Paper and play a key role in supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our paper manufacturing processes. Working closely with production teams, you'll provide technical support, monitor process performance, investigate operational issues and help maintain the quality standards our customers rely on every day. This is a hands-on role where you'll combine technical analysis with practical problem solving to optimise chemical and manufacturing processes in a large-scale industrial environment.
What you'll do:
- Support chemical programs and optimise chemical performance across manufacturing processes.
- Support operations of the Effluent Treatment Plant, Desalination Plant and chemical make down units.
- Monitor and analyse equipment performance to support safe, stable, and efficient operations.
- Conduct testing and analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with production teams to maintain product quality and process consistency.
- Prepare technical reports and provide recommendations based on process data.
What You Will Bring:
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience in manufacturing, processing, chemicals or another heavy industrial environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
- Practical troubleshooting experience in a continuous manufacturing process.
- Ability to build effective relationships with production and operational teams.
- A hands-on approach and willingness to work in a plant-based environment.
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
- Employee Benefits: Access retail discounts, wellbeing programs and employee support services
- Novated Leasing: Take advantage of attractive salary packaging and vehicle leasing options
About Visy
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia's leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the world's most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut, providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand, where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.
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)
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
This role is only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
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