Entry Level Pulp Mill Production Operator
Job no: 514073
Work type: Full Time
Location: Tumut
- Grow your skills across power, chemicals, fibre & advanced mill systems
- Perfect central regional location – close to Melbourne & Sydney
- Enjoy great culture, strong pay, benefits and a 24 / 7 lifestyle roster
The role
Looking for a long-term career opportunity? We are searching for highly motivated and capable candidates, who show the right aptitude for developing as process operators in the manufacturing industry. We are willing to train and develop such candidates to become the next generation of experienced Pulp mill operators at our Visy Tumut site.
- 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
- Comprehensive Training & Development
- Job Security with a Leading Company
- Employee Assistance & Employee Benefits Programs
Role Details:
As a Pulp Mill Operator based at our Visy Tumut pulp & paper mill, you are responsible for the safe, efficient and effective operation and monitoring of plant and equipment within the Pulp Mill.
- Work across various manufacturing processes including Digester & Fibreline, Re-causticizing, Lime Kiln, Chemical Recovery & Evaporation, Power Generation & Steam Distribution and other Utilities systems within a closed-loop, integrated pulp and paper mill.
- Remotely control these processes (startup, operate and shut down) through a Digital Control System (DCS) from the pulp mill control room.
- Conduct inspections, checks, routine tasks, process sample collections and manual control changes physically in the field.
- Analyze, identify, record and correct or manage process performance & efficiency.
- Identify and report maintenance requirements.
- Isolate and de-isolate plants and equipment for maintenance requirements.
- Work with mill maintenance, technical and other operational teams to achieve overall mill production and continuous improvement targets.
What You Will Bring:
- Year 12 (or equivalent) studying subjects of math and science; OR Year 10 with evidence of further TAFE studies or a Trade Apprenticeship & Qualification. Additional technical training is a plus but not required.
- You have a safety-first mindset and always comply with OHS&E policies and procedures.
- Attitude & Aptitude to Learn and complete training modules.
- Teamwork, clear communication & attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills.
- Physical readiness to work on your feet, climb stairs and use PPE in hot/noisy areas.
- Reliability on a 24/7 rotating roster (days/nights/weekends/public holidays).
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can demonstrate your aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex production process and equipment issues under pressure.
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 pulp and 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.
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).
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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Applications close: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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