State Field Engineering Manager - (NSW)

• Attractive remuneration package including pub discounts and more
• National retailer covering Refrigeration, air-conditioning, heating and ventilation systems
• Great career development opportunities, with exposure to the latest tech
• Flexibility with work from anywhere policy

Welcome to Woolworths 360
We’re the national team of 1,000 bright minds designing, developing and innovating the retail stores of the future across construction, operations, sustainability, data, refrigeration, and everything in between. United by a passion for bringing fresh food and great experiences to our customers every day, our ‘Best in, Better out’ mentality guides our decisions and puts customers at the heart of all we do. Every day we’re reimagining and reinventing our stores, innovating new fulfilment processes, and developing simpler, smarter and more sustainable solutions to future proof our network and fight for a healthier planet.

What you’ll experience
Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere’ policy that gives you control over your work, life and wellbeing.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• An attractive remuneration package including base + super + Tool of Trade (vehicle, laptop, phone).
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

What you’ll do
The role of State Lead Field Engineer is a SENIOR lead and mediation role. Accountable to manage resources and develop knowledge to deliver on time and quality field engineering services locally to support delivery, sustainability targets and operational performance of Refrigeration and HVAC systems within Woolworths sites.

This leadership role is also responsible to delivering the field engineering strategy, people management and development, budget management, development of refrigeration and HVAC engineering scope in line with National Field Engineering managers directives, always improving internal processes related to field and commercial engineering services, management of contractor performance by driving state forums, project allocation to provide a sustainable long term industry resource. (Internal and external) , assuring safety, documentation and building strong professional relationships and collaboration with all state matrix stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Management of field engineers and support team to deliver in line with PNP and initiative project works schedule for local / state area of responsibility.
• Actively develop the talent within the team to create a strong and diverse talent pipeline, and transparent succession plan
• Work with commercial engineers to provide timely seamless tendering documentation and process.
• Ensure contractor and service / installer compliance with relevant legislation, Woolworths’ specifications, Good Refrigeration practices, ARCTick and Australian Standards.
• Ensure Woolworths’ Refrigeration / HVAC assets are installed, upgraded, commissioned for best long term performance and the lowest cost.
• Input into the development of Refrigeration / HVAC engineering scope of work documents for all new store and store renewal projects.

You’ll be joining a close-knit and supportive team who are team players. You’ll be backed by mentoring, walk-throughs with more experienced technicians and ongoing support. Joining the Woolworths Service Technician team isn’t just a job, it’s an investment in your career and we’re keen to see you grow and be at your best.

What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about going the extra mile for our stores and customers. Bring with you your existing HVAC know-how, a keen attitude and it will be valued and built upon!

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in an engineering or science discipline preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrated experience in the refrigeration installation and commissioning and project management function..Minimum 7 years of installation management or Commissioning experience - Preferably in Supermarket application.
• Excellent understanding of Refrigeration HVAC systems, including design, installation & maintenance and project management.
• Solid understanding of Retail, supermarket activity with focus on the reliability of RHVAC plant, display aspect and customer impact.
• Understanding of compliance requirements with relevant codes, Australian Standards and other statutory provisions.
• Good organisational skills with a logical and methodical manner to implementing efficient processes, staff management, utilisation and effective work practices.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, our customers and our communities, and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best self and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply, please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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Grow with the Group

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.

We’d love to hear from You

If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.