Job Description
Join a Growing Australian Manufacturing Group
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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.
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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.
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Reporting to the Engineering and Compliance Manager and based at our Somersby Head Office, this newly created position offers a unique prospect to shape process safety standards, influence major projects and support the safe growth of a diverse manufacturing business.
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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.
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About the Role
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement Borg's Group-wide Process Safety Management framework
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Lead process hazard studies including HAZOP, What-If, Bowtie and LOPA analyses
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Provide specialist process safety support to Woodchem operations, including the Oberon Major Hazard Facility
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Ensure compliance with Australian MHF regulatory requirements, dangerous goods legislation and relevant engineering standards
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Conduct incident investigations and lead root cause analysis for process safety events
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Provide technical input into plant design, modifications, commissioning and operational change management
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Develop and monitor process safety performance indicators and reporting systems
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Support emergency preparedness and major incident risk management
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Coach and influence engineering and operational teams in process safety practices
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About You
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You are a highly capable chemical or process engineer with deep experience in managing complex industrial risks
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You will bring:
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Degree qualifications in Chemical Engineering
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Membership of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and registration as Professional Process Safety Engineer (essential)
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Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred or actively working towards Chartership
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Minimum of 5 years experience in the process industry. MHF experience would be an advantage
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Strong experience in process safety within chemical processing, manufacturing, resources or heavy industry
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Strong understanding of Australian MHF regulatory frameworks
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Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
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Ability to operate across multiple sites and influence senior operational stakeholders
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Why Join Woodchem?
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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.
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Influence safety outcomes at both site and Group level.
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Work on high-hazard chemical processing operations including a Major Hazard Facility.
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Play a key role in capital projects and operational improvement initiatives.
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Join a business committed to long-term investment in people, systems and capability.
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Woodchem is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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📌 Process Safety Engineer (Central Coast)
🏢 Woodchem
📍 Central Coast