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About Qenos

Qenos is a long-standing and highly successful Australian manufacturing business and part of a diversified global chemical and technology conglomerate.

Many of the household items that you use daily, such as milk cartons, wheelie bins and food packaging. are likely created by the raw materials made by Qenos. As Australia’s sole manufacturer and leading supplier of world class polyethylene and polymers, we have an unrivalled reputation for excellence and innovation in the chemical sector.

Qenos is growing beyond its manufacturing footprint, entering new markets with new products and services.

About the Opportunity

Qenos now has a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Botany, NSW. 

Based at the Olefines site at Botany, you will be working in a dynamic environment with a multi discipline team to efficiently and effectively solve problems, ensuring that the plant operates in a safe and robust manner while meeting the overall business objectives.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Managing the in service inspections of pressure equipment, piping, storage tanks and structures are competently performed in conformance with Qenos, Australian and International Standards.
• Overseeing all personnel involved in the inspection and maintenance of fixed equipment
• Ensuring the competency of in service inspectors
• Providing guidance/advice on methods to meet legislative requirements regarding pressure equipment & dangerous goods storage tanks.
• Ensuring record keeping of all inspections are current
• Liaising with SafeWork NSW in audits of fixed equipment
• Managing projects related to fixed equipment remediation or replacement.
• Understudying the Mechanical Turbo-Machinery Equipment Specialist / Plant Mechanical Engineering Specialist

About You

To be considered for this position you will hold a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with significant demonstrated plant maintenance Mechanical experience ideally within a petrochemical or related field. 

In addition to the above, the successful candidate will possess the following:

• An advanced technical capability and aptitude achieved from a 10+ year career in this field
• In-depth exposure and familiarity with A1210, AS3788 and AS3920.1
• Knowledge of welding techniques and developments in this area
• A desire to develop and improve inspection methods
• A drive for results with an ingrained sense of ownership and accountability with the courage to own the results of your actions
• Previous experience with SAP or similar CMMS
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders of all levels (from plant operators and maintenance to senior management)
• A strong understanding and commitment to SHE and Quality standards
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a high attention to detail
• The ability to take initiative and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Understands the failure mechanisms of pipes and pressure vessels.
• Basic understanding of rotating equipment and the dynamics of rotating machinery.

About the Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to engage in a world-class Polymer operation, within a vibrant organisation which is truly committed to developing its people.

Qenos offers you a unique opportunity at the heart of Australian manufacturing. You will be operating within an MHF licensed facility and will work on day to day operations as well as improvement driven projects to gain experience that you simply won't find elsewhere. Working alongside some of the most intelligent and committed people you’ll ever meet, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the status quo and drive us forward.