Process Engineer

MAKE AN IMPACT THROUGH BETTER WATER TREATMENT

Following a team restructure, Veolia is seeking a Process Engineer to join its Ballarat operations, reporting directly to the Operations Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants genuine ownership of their work. You will work across a broad range of operational and capital improvement projects, taking them from investigation and planning through to implementation and review.

You will analyse plant performance, troubleshoot process issues and look for better ways of working. Combining hands-on technical problem solving, project delivery and professional reporting, the role will directly influence safety, compliance, efficiency and environmental outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Ownership of varied improvement and upgrade projects across water and wastewater operations
• The opportunity to influence how treatment facilities operate and perform
• Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
• Professional development and career opportunities across Veolia
• Employee share plan, Fitness Passport, Bupa discount and wellbeing support

What You'll be Responsible for

• Monitor and analyse water and wastewater treatment performance
• Troubleshoot process issues, complete root cause investigations and recommend practical solutions
• Identify, lead and deliver continuous improvement, asset upgrade and operational projects
• Manage projects from scoping and planning through to implementation and handover
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual contract reports, technical recommendations and client correspondence
• Support incident response, reporting, audits and quality management activities
• Work closely with operations, clients, contractors and technical specialists
• Participate in the operations on call roster

What You'll Need to be Successful

• A degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with wastewater treatment processes
• Project management or project delivery experience
• Strong technical report writing and professional communication skills

A Veolia Career

Veolia is a global environmental services business delivering essential water, waste and energy services across Australia and New Zealand.

You'll join an established regional operation where your ideas and technical contribution will be valued. With access to experienced specialists and a varied pipeline of work, you'll have the opportunity to build your expertise while making a visible difference to plant performance and environmental outcomes.

Ready to make a difference

If you're ready to bring a continuous improvement mindset to practical water and wastewater challenges, apply now.

This role is based in Ballarat and involves travel to Veolia sites across regional Victoria.

Veolia is committed to providing a fair, respectful and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, people of all genders and ages, members of LGBTIQA+ communities and people from all cultural backgrounds.