Production Engineer (Whyalla)

Air Liquide Australia is a market leader in gases, technologies and services for industry. Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating regional production and distribution activities to ensure a reliable and continuous supply of gases and services to customers.
- Champion a “zero harm” culture by identifying, tracking, and maintaining safety-critical process elements and establishing robust channels for reporting and addressing hazards.
- Collect and analyze operational plant data, leveraging understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and process controls to identify bottlenecks and optimize plant output.
- Support the scheduling, training, and coordination of operations technicians, maintenance crews, and product compliance staff.
- Work alongside management to deploy Lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices, driving key operational performance KPIs.
- Connect directly with various local and regional sites to build trusted technical support networks and share operational best practices.
- Formulate and pitch data-backed plant development proposals directly to senior leadership. Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (essential).
- 1 to 3 years of related experience in industrial or manufacturing sectors (high‑potential graduate engineers also welcome).
- Foundational knowledge or exposure to gas‑related filling center operations.
- Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with appreciation for DCS, PLC, automation, and process controls.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with capability to guide, train, and collaborate with diverse operations personnel.
- Adaptive “can‑do” attitude with interest in project handovers and continuous optimization. Benefits
- Structured onboarding, technical coaching, and mentorship from experienced professionals.
- 14weeks paid parental leave, salary continuance insurance, and employee stock purchase options.
- Access to dedicated mental health programs, health initiatives, retail discounts with partners, and regular team social events.
- Transparent long‑term career progression paths nationally and internationally within the AirLiquide Group. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rqasb