Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

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Work type : Full Time

Location : Sydney - West

Role Details

Working as an Automation Engineer in our Smithfield Pulp and Paper mill youll play a key role in optimizing system uptime and reliability. Youll provide breakdown and call-out support enhance control loop performance and drive minor modifications and improvements. Experience with DCS and paper machine systems is essential.

What youll do

• Provide automation support across I / O blocks DCS QCS PLC systems and OSI PI Historian.
• Perform hands-on tasks in a fast-paced high-pressure environment with a small engineering team.
• Manage and service automation systems with deep understanding of process and field equipment impact.
• Ensure accurate real-time data for decision-making and optimize equipment to support strategic goals.

This plant operates on a 24 / 7-day basis and you will need to be flexible to work additional hours as required including being on our call-out roster.

What You Will Bring

A highly motivated engineer with a proactive approach enthusiasm for troubleshooting and take accountability for tasks you will also have :

What youll love when you join us :

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy closing the loop between packaging remanufacturing and recycling. As Australias leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the worlds most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.

Ready to make a difference Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

Please contact Nicholas Strang on for a confidential discussion or apply now.

You will be required to meet Visys employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Advertised : 27 Oct 2025

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Applications close : 23 Nov 2025

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1