Project Engineer | Auckland

Job Description

This is Us!

At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone.

We are a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealand have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.

We might be biased but we believe our team here at Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! We're driven by our values - We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done

About the Role

We are looking for a fixed-term Project Engineer to join our Operations support team at our Quality Bakers site in Auckland – New Zealand's largest plant bakery – in our supporting remedial, capital investment programme.  

In order to achieve this, your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain strict scope controls to protect the project capital cost and scheduling of KPIs
• Provide regular reports to stakeholders with written updates and site project meetings
• Support with procurement including tender, bid evaluation, pre-award and award, including contract management through supply, installation and commission
• Oversee Scope of Work, Technical Performance Specifications and cost estimation

Note: Role is a 18-month fixed-term contract. There is a potential for the contract to be extended pending further capital project approvals.

About You

In order to make this role a success, we are looking for a Project Engineer ideally with a few years' experience in delivering Capital, Industrial, or Automation projects.

Specifically, some of the experiences and skillsets we are looking for include:

• An Engineering qualification or diploma (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation) is beneficial; a qualification in Project Management would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience in overseeing the installation & commissioning of complex equipment, preferably at a food manufacturing site
• Full Permit management experience & an understanding of hygienic design and Safety in design
• Experience with AutoCAD for 2D layouts and P&IDs

What we can offer

You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together resulting in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment making delicious cheeses. In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.

At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers.

What are you waiting for? Apply now.

At Goodman Fielder, we strongly believe in diversity and inclusion in everything we do. If you require any support throughout your application process, we encourage you to get in touch to let us know. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, cultures and gender identities. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact us, via careers@goodmanfielder.com.au