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Operations Engineer

Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Experience developing and monitoring production KPIs across multiple sites.
  • Experience improving equipment performance and operational efficiency.
  • Degree qualified in Engineering or a related field.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Repurpose It is a recognised leader in the circular economy, giving new life to materials that would otherwise go to waste. We recover resources from construction and demolition, excavation, infrastructure projects, and local council organics, transforming them into valuable products that support sustainable growth.

By investing in advanced technology, we partner with both public and private sectors to reduce greenhouse gases, protect the environment, and create a more sustainable future.

Our values are Integrity, Future Focused, Sustainability, and Care & Protect they guide everything we do. As part of our team, you’ll join a workplace that is passionate about innovation, the environment, and supporting its people.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Performance Engineer to join our Operations team overseeing all Repurpose It sites. Reporting to the General Manager Operations, this role is focused on improving operational performance across multiple sites by driving process improvement, increasing visibility of key metrics, and supporting operational excellence initiatives.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Commercial, Finance, and Safety teams, you will play a key role in identifying inefficiencies, improving systems and processes, and supporting the successful delivery of operational and capital projects.

This is a full-time onsite role based in either of our locations across Melbourne, with occasional travel to each site.

 

Key Responsibilities

Operations:

  • Develop and monitor production KPIs across sites
  • Improve equipment performance and operational efficiency
  • Identify process improvements and reduce operational inefficiencies
  • Support planning, forecasting, and coordination across teams
  • Assist with SOP development and continuous improvement initiatives

Projects:

  • Support delivery of CAPEX and operational improvement projects
  • Assist with process engineering and operational trials
  • Coordinate contractors and project activities onsite
  • Support implementation of new technologies and operational processes

Safety:

  • Promote and maintain a strong safety culture
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and site requirements
  • Report hazards, incidents, and safety concerns promptly
  • Lead by example in safe work practices

Quality:

  • Ensure compliance with IMS, ISO45001, and ISO14001 standards
  • Support quality and compliance outcomes across operations
  • Report non-conformities and improvement opportunities
  • Assist in maintaining product and operational standards

About You:

  • Degree qualified in Engineering or related
  • Experience in Manufacturing, Construction, Waste, Recycling, or similar industries
  • Experience supporting operational or CAPEX projects
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams

How to Apply:

Please include an up-to-date resume as part of your application.

Your details will be stored in our candidate management system, and we may keep your details on file for other roles and opportunities in the future.

Repurpose It is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and welcomes all individuals from different backgrounds, gender and ethnicity to apply.

Company Overview

Repurpose It exists to make premium quality repurposed materials accessible to everyone. Our mission is to eliminate waste and pollution through closed loop resource recovery and we believe that closed loop waste systems are essential if we are to preserve our resources for the next generations. We recover resources and give them new life via Construction and Demolition, Excavation and Drilling, Road and Rail, Infrastructure Projects, Local Councils, Food and Organics, Construction and Landscaping materials. By partnering with the public and private sectors, our best practice technologies connect waste disposal to materials supply to ensure we deliver a truly closed loop solution to our clients. We invest in technology to dramatically reduce greenhouse gases and environmental degradation to protect the planet for future generations.