Launch Your Engineering Career with IXOM
Are you a recent Chemical Engineering graduate or an early-career Process Engineer looking to gain hands-on experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment?
IXOM is seeking a Junior Process Engineer to join our Botany manufacturing site, supporting the secure and efficient operation of our Chloralkali plants.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical, operational and project management skills while working alongside experienced engineers in a critical industrial environment.
As part of the Junior Professional Program, you will undertake skilled and technical development programs, be mentored by industry professionals and join the IXOM Professional Networking Group to develop your business skill and learning opportunities.
If you're curious, driven and ready to learn, this role gives you the experience, exposure and support to build a long-term career.
About your role
Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting plant operations, continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects.
This position offers broad exposure to process engineering, manufacturing operations, process safety and project delivery.
Benefits at IXOM
Competitive salary aligned to market and experienceStable, full‐time role within a global organisationStructured onboarding and transition supportClear internal career pathwaysFlexible working arrangements where possibleHealth, wellbeing and employee assistance programsAn inclusive, collaborative and values‐driven culture
Key Responsibilities
Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to operations teamsConducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actionsSupporting alarm management and Management of Change (MOC)
processesDriving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operationsMonitoring and reporting process performanceAssisting with shutdown planning and maintenance coordinationSupporting engineering projects from planning through to implementationUpdating and maintaining P&ID; drawingsParticipating in HAZOP studies and process safety activitiesManaging quotations, purchase requests and contractor engagement activities
Who are we looking for?
Ideally, you'll bring:
A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Process EngineeringGraduate level up to 5 years of relevant experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesA proactive approach and willingness to learnA strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations or project environments will be highly regarded.
About IXOM
IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day.
We're the experts behind the scenes, helping industries, businesses, and local communities thrive.
Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few).
Our Process
At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.
Diverse candidates have diverse needs.
During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests.
If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.
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📌 Junior Process Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Ixom
📍 Sydney