Job Description
10h ago , from Evolve Scientific Recruitment
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About the company
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Our client is a leading Australian environmental services organisation operating complex waste treatment and resource recovery facilities. Focused on safety, sustainability and continuous improvement, they are seeking a Process Engineer to join their Homebush operation on an ongoing contract, with a potential to go permanent.
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About the role
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This hands-on role will see you working closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to optimise plant performance, improve process efficiency and support reliability across waste treatment, autoclave and thermal processing systems.
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Duties
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Monitor and optimise plant and process performance.
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Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and identify root causes.
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Assess the impact of waste composition, pressure and temperature on plant performance.
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Identify equipment deterioration, corrosion and potential failure points.
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Develop practical solutions for repairs, modifications and process improvements.
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Support major maintenance shutdowns, including refractory lining repairs and plant modifications.
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Work with instrumentation and PLC/control systems to improve plant reliability.
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Analyse operational data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
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Ensure all work complies with site safety, permit and operational requirements.
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Skills/experience
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Engineering degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Environmental or related discipline.
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3+ years' experience in a process engineering role within an industrial environment.
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Strong process troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Experience with process control and instrumentation.
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Background in waste management, chemical processing, energy, oil & gas, petrochemical or other heavy industries highly regarded.
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PLC experience and exposure to high-temperature processes, combustion, incineration or autoclave systems advantageous.
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Culture & Benefits
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Hands-on engineering role with genuine operational impact.
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Work within a technically complex industrial setting.
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Opportunity to influence process improvement and plant reliability.
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Potential to transition into a permanent position.
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📌 Process Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Evolve Scientific
📍 Sydney