Come and Join Our Boiler and Powerhouse Operator Team at Mackay Sugar 2025 Crushing Season Vacancies About the role Join Mackay's largest renewable energy provider – Mackay Sugar, for the 2025 Crushing Season.
Each of the three Mackay Sugar Mills incorporates an integrated power station, supplying electricity and thermal steam to power the milling process, as well as providing electricity to the both the Mackay Region and national grid.
Reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, you will have the responsibility for operating and monitoring steam turbines, boilers, electrical generators in the power station at each of our mills.
Providing our employees with career and development opportunities is something Mackay Sugar pride ourselves on.
It is our aspiration that successful candidates can progress towards a long-term career in our Boiler and Powerhouse Operations, at either one of our three operational Factories.
Vacant Positions Assistant Boiler Operators (Permanent Roles) - Turbine Operator and Boiler Advanced High Risk Work License required Milling Plant Attendants (Fixed term roles with opportunity to transition to Permanent Roles) - Turbine Operator (HRWL) required Boiler & Powerhouse Trainee Roles (Fixed term roles with opportunity to transition to Permanent for successful trainees) – No qualification required; industrial experience preferred What we're Looking for: We value diversity and believe that innovation thrives in an inclusive environment.
We want people who: Are passionate about learning, improving and making a difference Adequate mechanical aptitude.
Dedicated to work towards obtaining Turbine Operator and Boiler Advanced HRWL for career progression The ability and willingness to work safely and efficiently within a team environment.
Availability for duration of crushing season Ability and willingness to work shift work, weekends and some overtime where required Currently hold a manual car license Bring a positive attitude and thrive in team settings About Mackay Sugar Located in tropical North Queensland where a unique lifestyle can be blended with a progressive business, Mackay is home to Australia's second largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar.
With more than 140 years' experience in raw sugar production and employing up to 800 people seasonally, Mackay Sugar is an iconic Australian brand that contributes significantly to our economy and community.
Part of the Nordzucker Group since 2019, Mackay Sugar is on an exciting growth path, with a focus on innovation and sustainable progress.
When you join us, you join a global network with endless opportunities for development.
Application process: To apply, please visit https://www.mkysugar.com.au/careers to answer role-specific screening questions and to attach your resume and supporting documents.
For further information about these opportunities and the application process, please contact Amy, Recruitment Coordinator ****** Mackay Sugar Current and Returning Seasonal Employees: Seasonal employees who have been invited to re-join Mackay Sugar for the 2025 crushing season are not required to apply for their previous role.
Applications close 4th April 2025.
Applications will be considered throughout the process.
Mackay Sugar Limited is an equal opportunity employer