Engineering Manager

What You'll Do:

Loveland Agri Products, Nutrien’s proprietary brand, supports Australian agriculture with plant nutrition, crop protection, adjuvant and seed treatment products. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager – East Coast, you’ll be responsible for the overall engineering and project management of our Laverton manufacturing facility, delivering projects and improvements that keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

• Lead and deliver CAPEX and project initiatives, including the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and help troubleshoot technical issues, responding quickly and safely to equipment failures and emergencies
• Support maintenance with regular inspections, preventive and reactive maintenance and servicing of plant equipment to reduce downtime
• Champion continuous improvement across plant equipment, production efficiency, OEE, downtime and reliability
• Manage engineering suppliers and contractors for project activities
• Work closely with the Site Management team to align engineering and maintenance with operational goals, and assist the Manufacturing Manager with audits
• Take full ownership of our maintenance management system (SAP) and keep engineering documents, SOPs, manuals and training records up to date
• Ensure all engineering activities meet OH&S and hazardous substances requirements

What You'll Bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar qualification
• 5+ years’ experience in the same or a similar mechanical engineering role in Australia or New Zealand
• Proven experience supervising a team
• SAP experience and advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Great problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a safety-first work ethic
• Highly regarded: chemical manufacturing experience, fabrication and hot works experience, inventory management skills, a forklift licence and EWP Yellow Card

What You'll Get:

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make an impact as part of a global team supporting agriculture and going further for Australian farmers.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Enjoy a competitive pay and benefits package, an extra day of leave (Nutrien Day), gender-neutral parental leave, salary sacrifice options, and more.
• Performance-Based Rewards – Eligible roles participate in incentive programs that recognize individual and business contributions.
• Grow Your Career – Develop through on-the-job learning, mentoring opportunities, structured development programs, and support for further education.
• Support When it Matters – Access Employee Assistance Programs, help finding general practitioners (GPs), and other resources designed to support you and your family's health and wellbeing.
• Thrive in a Strong Culture – Our core values shape how we work: putting safety first, acting with integrity, being stronger together and delivering excellence.
  
  Please note that benefits packages may be different depending on employment status and location. For more information about our employee benefits and wellbeing programs, visit our Benefits page.