Process Project Engineer

About the role

The Process/Project Engineer is responsible for supporting plant with execution of capital projects, production support function, and technical knowledge supply to the plant, and will manage a broad range of projects and tasks to meet timelines and budgets for projects. A significant proportion of projects will be of a continual improvement nature, requiring analytical and troubleshooting skills. The role also includes scoping, design, costing, planning, execution, commissioning and close out of capital and improvement projects in a consultative, timely, efficient, quality and safety focused manner.

Key responsibilities

• Identification of root causes of plant performance issues, leveraging the knowledge and skills of plant operators, tradesmen, and peers
• Identification and implementation of energy savings and waste reduction initiatives and projects
• Identification of potential plant improvements to help internal customers achieve their KPIs
• Complete process designs to engineering standards and comply with relevant project engineering procedures
• Engage and manage external consultants where internal resources are not adequate or available
• Prepare project scope documents, complete costings and produce project timelines and manage internal resources and external contractors
• Lead HAZOP/HACCP reviews of proposed process changes or installations
• Lead technical investigations and provide technical advice into process related quality, safety or compliance issues
• Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with site safety standards and relevant legislative requirements
• Be on site to supervise all scheduled works and provide commissioning and post-commissioning support, including working outside of normal office hours

About you

• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical), or a relevant mechanical trade with substantial post-qualification experience
• Sound understanding of OH&S requirements as they relate to the construction and operation of a manufacturing plant
• Well-developed logical and lateral thinking skills with a capacity for innovation
• Ability and flexibility to handle several demands at once and prioritise
• IT skills – Word, Excel, Project & Microsoft Outlook
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact suitably with varying levels within the company
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent planning and co-ordination skills
• Ability to deal in a professional and friendly manner with internal and external customers and contractors