Undergraduate or Graduate Plant Engineer

About the role

This is a hands-on, site-based role supporting plant operations at Calix's Bacchus Marsh site on a fixed-term basis during a busy operational period. You will work alongside experienced operators and engineers to support safe, reliable plant operations, including R&D trials, production activities and commissioning work on active plants. This role suits someone who learns best by being close to the process, enjoys practical engineering work, and thrives in a culture where safety is a core value.

Key responsibilities

• Operating a production plant as part of Calix's operations team

• Supporting R&D trials, production runs and commissioning activities on fixed plant

• Applying engineering fundamentals on plant to help translate plans into safe, practical execution

• Completing plant logs, checklists and basic reports that support monitoring and learning

• Participating in risk assessments and pre-start discussions to identify hazards and apply controls

• Assisting with plant upgrades and modifications in an operating environment

• Undertaking physical and manual handling and operational tasks in line with training and safe work procedures

• Participating in shift work, typically between 07:00 and 23:00, with some night shifts as required

About you

• Currently studying or have recently completed a chemical or mechanical engineering qualification

• Keen to build practical capability in an industrial setting

• Safety-focused, curious, and comfortable learning by doing

• Current driver's licence required

• Willing to obtain a forklift licence

About us

Calix is an environmental technology company addressing urgent global challenges in industrial decarbonisation and sustainability.