Join a Growing Australian Manufacturing Group
As our operations continue to expand, we are seeking a Process Safety Engineer to establish and lead process safety capability across the Borg Group, with a particular focus on our Woodchem operations.
A key aspect of this role includes supporting the Woodchem Oberon site, which is classified as a Major Hazard Facility (MHF), requiring robust process safety systems, risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance oversight.
Reporting to the Engineering and Compliance Manager and based at our Somersby Head Office, this newly created position offers a unique opportunity to shape process safety standards, influence major projects and support the safe growth of a diverse manufacturing business.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced chemical engineer to build a lasting legacy by developing best-practice process safety systems that support operational excellence, regulatory compliance and sustainable growth.
About the Role
The Process Safety Engineer will be responsible for developing and embedding process safety systems across the Group, ensuring consistent management of major hazards, particularly within Woodchem's chemical processing operations.
The role will work closely with site leadership teams, engineers and operational stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices, improve safety performance and support capital and operational projects.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement Borg's Group-wide Process Safety Management framework
Lead process hazard studies including HAZOP, What-If, Bowtie and LOPA analyses
Provide specialist process safety support to Woodchem operations, including the Oberon Major Hazard Facility
Ensure compliance with Australian MHF regulatory requirements, dangerous goods legislation and relevant engineering standards




Conduct incident investigations and lead root cause analysis for process safety events
Provide technical input into plant design, modifications, commissioning and operational change management
Develop and monitor process safety performance indicators and reporting systems
Support emergency preparedness and major incident risk management
Coach and influence engineering and operational teams in process safety practices
About You
You are a highly capable chemical or process engineer with deep experience in managing complex industrial risks
You will bring:
Degree qualifications in Chemical Engineering
Membership of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and registration as Professional Process Safety Engineer (essential)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred or actively working towards Chartership
Minimum of 5 years experience in the process industry. MHF experience would be an advantage
Robust experience in process safety within chemical processing, manufacturing, resources or heavy industry
Strong understanding of Australian MHF regulatory frameworks
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to operate across multiple sites and influence senior operational stakeholders
Why Join Woodchem?
This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead process safety capability across a growing Australian manufacturing group at a pivotal time in its expansion.
Influence safety outcomes at both site and Group level.
Work on high-hazard chemical processing operations including a Major Hazard Facility.
Play a key role in capital projects and operational improvement initiatives.
Join a business committed to long-term investment in people, systems and capability.
Woodchem is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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📌 Process Safety Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Woodchem
📍 New South Wales