Lead Process Engineer

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • AU$80 - AU$140 per hour

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading ASX-listed manufacturer. We are seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer on a contract basis until March 2027.

Role Title: Lead Process Engineer

Contract Length: Contract until March 2027

Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate

Location: Port Kembla, NSW

Role Details

As a Lead Process Engineer, you will:

  • Lead and oversee process engineering activities, including design calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, process descriptions, specifications, and scope development.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring quality and compliance with engineering and HSE standards.
  • Participate in hazard and design reviews, plant layout reviews, and the development of safe working procedures.
  • Support commissioning, pre-commissioning, handover, and rectification during defects liability periods.
  • Manage relationships with external engineering providers, consultants, and contractors, including contract negotiation and administration.
  • Identify, document, and manage risks in line with organisational risk management practices.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in process engineering within a manufacturing or heavy industry environment.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering design processes, including PFDs, P&IDs, process descriptions, specifications, and data sheets.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing engineering teams and projects.
  • Strong expertise in safety leadership, hazard identification, and HSE compliance.
  • Experience managing projects, contracts, and external engineering consultants.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Details & Benefits

  • Lead a high-profile manufacturing project and mentor junior engineers.
  • Opportunity to apply engineering expertise in a large-scale industrial project.
  • Collaborative environment with exposure to senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams.

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