Are you looking for a tree change? Discover Tumut, a scenic town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, where adventure and relaxation meet. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, snowboarding, or simply exploring beautiful landscapes, it’s easy for this welcoming town to feel like home.

Our world class pulp and paper mill in Tumut produces high quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. As one of the world’s most sustainable kraft paper mills, you’ll work with best-in-class technology, surrounded by a friendly community and an easy commute to work. For the right candidate, we offer relocation and visa sponsorship support (based on eligibility criteria). Make the Snowy Mountains your new home and join us in creating a better world, together.

Role Details

Reporting to the Senior Engineer (EI&C), the Senior Instrumentation Technician will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimizing the performance of Field instrumentation in the Pulp Mill Area.  You will ensure the accuracy, reliability, and safety of all measurement and field control equipment used in production processes. The role involves hands-on technical work, leadership in troubleshooting and upgrades, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams to drive efficiency and innovation.

What you'll do 

• Perform maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of a wide range of instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Lead instrumentation projects, including system upgrades, new installations, and integrations.
• Ensure all tasks are performed in compliance with relevant safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to optimize process control and system efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, system configurations, and changes.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior technicians to build team capability.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead all instrumentation-related activities during Major Shutdowns (MSD) and scheduled maintenance events.
• Supervise and coordinate with contractors during shutdown to ensure all work is completed in accordance with approved instructions and ensure quality control checks are properly executed and documented.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance regime for all control valves across the pulp mill.
• Review spare parts inventory and plan timely procurement of critical spares to prevent downtime.
• Create and manage new stock codes in IFS (ERP software) for instrumentation spare parts.
• Review and update Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and maintenance work instructions to align with specific instrument requirements.

What You Will Bring 

• 10–15 years of hands-on experience in instrumentation within the Paper manufacturing industry / Process Industry.
• Sound knowledge of control valves /Pneumatic & Electrical Actuators /Transmitters (Flow, Level, pressure, Temperature, Density) /Radiation based instrument maintenance.
• Good understanding of Gas Burner Instrumentation & Hazardous area Instrumentation.
• Sound knowledge of continuous emissions monitoring equipment
• Sound knowledge of applicable Australian standards
• Good understanding of process control systems, PLCs, DCS, and their integration with field instrumentation.
• Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Relevant trade qualification /degree in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia’s 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 world’s 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!

You will be required to meet Visy’s 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.