Job Description
Project Engineer (CAPEX) – 1-Year Fixed Term Contract n
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Location:
Sydney, NSW (Sydney Terminal)
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Work Type:
Full Time, 1-Year Fixed Term Contract
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About the Opportunity n
Are you a skilled Project Engineer looking for your next challenge? Vopak Terminals Australia is seeking a
Project Engineer (CAPEX)
to join our team for a
1-year fixed-term contract
. Based at our
Sydney Terminal
, you will take the reins on an exciting capital asset project, driving specialized engineering solutions from design through to flawless execution and commissioning.
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Reporting directly to the Engineering and Technical Manager, you will serve as a key individual contributor, managing interdisciplinary engineering tasks, overseeing contract service providers, and ensuring our "Zero Harm" safety culture is upheld at every stage.
Key Responsibilities n
In this role, you will lead complex engineering workflows and maintain tight project controls to deliver the project safely, on time, and within budget:
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Engineering & Solutions Design:
Lead process design, establish feasibility testing, and conduct crucial field inspections to ensure regulatory and structural integrity.
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Project & Contract Management:
Execute deliverables against the project management plan and manage day-to-day relationships with external contractors.
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Project Controls & Budgeting:
Track commitments and actual costs against the approved CAPEX budget, manage schedule milestones (using MS Project/Primavera P6), and provide transparent progress reporting.
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HSSE Leadership:
Enforce strict adherence to Permit to Work (PTW) systems and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) to achieve a TRIR of 0 on your managed site.
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Quality & Commissioning:




Ensure zero critical technical punches or system failures during commissioning and the initial 90 days of asset operation.
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What We Are Looking For n
To be successful in this role, you will bring a solid mix of technical expertise, heavy industrial experience, and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset:
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Education:
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Civil/Structural). PMP certification or professional chartership is highly desirable.
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Industrial Experience:
5 to 10+ years of project engineering experience within heavy industrial facilities (e.g., bulk liquid storage terminals, oil & gas, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing).
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CAPEX Track Record:
Proven experience executing capital asset projects valued anywhere from $500k to $10M+.
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Asset Expertise:
Strong technical familiarity with industrial assets, including API storage tanks, piping networks, pumps, rotating equipment, and utility systems.
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Technical Skills:
Complete competence in project schedule management, costing/budgeting, and interpreting HSE compliance systems.
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Soft Skills:
Strong negotiation skills, a knack for managing complex information, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
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Why Vopak? n
At Vopak, we live by our core values of
Trust, Collaboration, and Courage
. We offer a transparent, high-performance environment where your safety, integrity, and continuous capability development are fully supported. If you are ready to make an impact on a major Sydney terminal asset, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
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Ready to take on this exciting 1-year project? Click
"Apply Now"
to submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant CAPEX project experience.
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