Boiler Operator / Engine Driver

Opportunity

Oakey Beef Exports, part of the NH Foods Group, is one Australia’s largest and longest operating beef processing plants! Offering stable, full-time employment and long-term career pathways here in Oakey, we are currently seeking an experienced Boiler Operator to join our team.

Role Step into a professional team within a large-scale industrial setting. Utilise your expertise and commitment to safety to lead boiler operation. Your role will be to:

• Operate and monitor boilers, refrigeration systems, compressors, and associated plant machinery;
• Ensure safe operation in accordance with WHS legislation, site procedures, and manufacturer guidelines;
• Conduct routine inspections, checks, and log readings;
• Respond to alarms, faults, and abnormal operating conditions;
• Perform start-ups, shutdowns, isolations, and changeovers;
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams;
• Assist with planned maintenance and shutdown activities;
• Maintain accurate operational records and compliance documentation; and
• Report hazards, incidents, and equipment defects promptly.

What experience are we looking for?

This Position Is Suited To An Experienced Operator Confident In Operation And Monitoring Of Industrial Systems. As Such, You Will Have

• Current HRWL – Advanced Boiler Operation (ABO) (mandatory)
• Experience operating industrial boilers and refrigeration systems
• Sound knowledge of boiler water chemistry and treatment
• Strong understanding of WHS and safe operating procedures
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• Willingness to work shifts – 5on/4off, 4on/5off, 5on/5off etc.

Why choose us?

Since 1987, When Oakey Beef Was Acquired By NH Foods, We Have Become a Leader In Processing. This Means We Offer Consistency, Stability And Security For Locals In Our Region With

• Full-time, secure employment in Oakey
• Professional, skilled team of Maintenance technicians
• Competitive pay and development opportunities

Why wait? Apply now!

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