Process / Utilities Engineer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is currently recruiting for a Process Engineer / Utilities Engineer to work in our Life Sciences business. The role will predominantly be based out of our client’s site near the Melbourne CBD. 

Wood Life Sciences office in Melbourne services a wide variety of technology intensive sectors including biotechnology & pharmaceuticals, laboratories & research facilities and healthcare. 

Reporting to the client operational engineering lead as part of the wider Wood team on site, you will share responsibilities for activities related to the plant utilities systems, including operational, maintenance and compliance activities. The utilities systems consist of clean utilities, bulk chemicals, waste treatment, building services including boilers, chillers, air compressors, HVAC and other mechanical services.

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The Role 

As Wood continues to grow and diversify to meet the demands of an ever-changing world, the commercial function plays a leading role in ensuring we unlock our full potential, capture the value we create, and are correctly rewarded for this by our clients.

To achieve this we challenge the norm and look for new ways of working, we are curious and seek out value add innovation, we embrace change, and we are courageous and confident in managing risk. At the heart of everything we do is the application of good commercial acumen and governance for which we are well- known and respected.

What we can offer 

• Meaningful and interesting projects 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 
• Competitive remuneration package 
• Flexible benefits 
• Commitment to continued professional development 
• Global connections 

The key objectives for this role are: 

• Operate site utilities systems as required for production activities including equipment troubleshooting
• Review critical spares for systems to support continuous operation of the systems
• Review maintenance and calibration requirements and update as necessary
• Coordinate vendor service activities for the routine and no routine activities
• Process work requests (including permits and isolations) for activities through SAP Plant Maintenance from start to finish
• Oversee maintenance activities to ensure compliance of the activities to the required timelines
• Conduct deviation investigations when required for any non-conformances in the systems
• Actively contributing to value engineering initiatives
• Lead by example for all activities in relation to Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability
• Provide technical leadership and direction for Utilities
• Collaborate in cross functional teams to contribute to a high performing culture, with good engagement levels
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the utilities systems and the Engineering function

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent
• 3 years + of post-graduate experience
• Good understanding of the process, engineering systems and cleanrooms within the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Experience in project management / project engineering with the ability to lead and deliver a project
• Well-developed regulatory and compliance code understanding in respect to the manufacturing/production and engineering environment
• Strong communication skills and consultative approach in working with key stakeholders to achieve the required outcomes

You will need to have valid work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.  

If you’re an experienced Process Engineer / Utilities Engineer, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.    

Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.