Site Engineer

Site Engineer
         
About the role

Bayer CropScience, Pinkenba are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to join the Site team in Pinkenba, Brisbane. This role will support maintenance and reliability initiatives, continuous improvement projects, engineering activities and operational performance across the site.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams, you will contribute to equipment reliability, asset performance, project delivery and process improvement activities while supporting Bayer's commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working closely with operators and maintenance teams, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving practical solutions through to implementation. We are open to both developing and experienced engineers, with attitude, ownership and a continuous improvement mindset valued as highly as technical capability and experience.

Role Responsibilities

- Act as a primary engineering contact for maintenance and reliability activities.
- Support the development, optimisation and execution of maintenance strategies.
- Participate in equipment failure investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Analyse maintenance and operational data to identify reliability trends and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain equipment records, asset information and maintenance plans.
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, reliability, productivity, quality and efficiency.
- Collect and analyse operational data to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Assist with engineering projects, plant modifications and commissioning activities.
- Prepare technical reports, procedures and engineering documentation.
- Support contractor management and project execution activities.
- Participate in risk assessments, Management of Change (MoC) activities and incident investigations.
- Promote and uphold Bayer's safety culture and compliance requirements.
- Ensure maintenance teams receive appropriate documentation, training and support following equipment modifications or new asset installations.
- Build strong relationships with operators, maintainers and supervisors to identify and resolve operational issues.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, quality, efficiency and operational performance.

Required Experience & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Industrial, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams.
- Commitment to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements.
- We welcome applications from both experienced engineers and engineers earlier in their careers who can demonstrate curiosity, ownership and a genuine desire to learn and improve.

Desired Experience

- Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, reliability, operations or process engineering environments.
- Exposure to maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP PM or similar).
- Exposure to root cause analysis, continuous improvement and engineering project delivery.
- Experience working closely with operators, maintainers and production teams.
- Qualification accredited by Engineers Australia or eligibility to obtain accreditation within 6 months

Are you ready for your next step?

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At Bayer, we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity, and sheer dedication, always learning from the unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities, and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

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We are committed to creating a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values inclusion, diversity and flexibility. At Bayer everyone belongs, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

We encourage First Nations people to apply.  We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences.  If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to please let us know.

At Bayer we support your career.  Ready to join our team? Click Apply. For more information about this role and the innovative suite of benefits on offer, get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Recruitment agencies please note that this position will be managed via our in-house Talent Acquisition Team.  Bayer does not accept any unsolicited resumes.

Location:

Australia : Queensland : Brisbane || Australia : Queensland : Pinkenba

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

878486