Technical Officer
Job No:
138363
Location:
Bundaberg
- Are you an experienced Technical Offer or Graduate Engineer looking for your next exciting challenge?
- Join an innovative, well-established global business with incredible career opportunities throughout the Global Group!
- Competitive remuneration plus super along with Professional Development opportunities.
About Etex Australia (formerly Knauf Australia)
Knauf Australia was purchased by the Etex Group in 2021. Etex Australia Pty Ltd is the manufacturer of Siniat products and systems in Australia.
The Etex Group is a multinational supplier of plasterboard, metal and associated products with over 14,500 teammates across 42 countries and 113 production sites.
Etex Australia operates three plasterboard manufacturing facilities in Matraville (Sydney, NSW), Altona (Melbourne, VIC), Bundaberg (QLD), and a metal roll forming production facility in Beenleigh (Brisbane, QLD). These manufacturing facilities are certified to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environment, and ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management systems.
Etex Australia celebrates diversity in its workforce and values the contributions of all employees. They welcome talent from all sectors of the community and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.
About the Opportunity
Etex Australia now has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Technical Officer to join their team in Bundaberg, QLD.
Reporting to the Performance Manager, you will be primarily responsible for quality assurance and troubleshooting throughout the manufacturing process, as well as creating and implementing improvement initiatives.
This opportunity is more than just Lab Testing. It is a Technical Role that requires the successful candidate to develop an understanding of Etex's processes and solve complex problems.
Core duties:
- Conduct testing on raw materials and finished products
- Assist with plant trials
- Undertake research and development projects
- Write reports and communicating findings back to the business
- Lead and carry out continuous improvement projects
- Lead and conduct problem-solving workshops
- Carry out root cause analysis
- Write, review and update operating procedures
This is a hands-on role that will see you working in the lab, on the shop floor and at the hub of the plant, helping to drive it to world-class standards!
Who is Etex Australia looking for?
Etex Australia is open to applicants with a tertiary qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Science, or a related discipline. You might be a graduate looking for your opportunity to break into the industry, or you might be someone with one or two years experience and looking for a new challenge.
Great computer literacy and excel expertise is essential for success in this role.
You will need to be capable of working both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills.
This role will see you liaising with stakeholders at all levels and areas of the organisation. As such, it is imperative that you possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively with all other employees.
With varying responsibilities, you will need the ability to think creatively as well as maintain enthusiasm in all aspects of the role. A willingness and desire to learn and assist others will be essential to your success!
About the Benefits
These are the things that Etex Australia is proud to offer their people:
PRIDE: Join the leaders in lightweight construction materials.
OPPORTUNITY: Progress your career in a performance culture that spans 42 countries.
REWARD: Fulfil your potential, be recognised for your commitment to succeed and drive your own future.
SUSTAINABILITY: Be part of a global company that has thrived since 1905 and is passionate about thriving into the future through economic, social and environmental sustainability.
CHANGE: Challenge yourself by embracing innovation and growth with us.
Etex Australia has a strong commitment to personal development, with a focus on mentorship and a supportive team environment that values individual growth. In addition, you'll enjoy genuine opportunities for career development both locally and globally over time!
If you're confident and ready to take the next step in your career - Apply Now!