CAPEX Project Engineer — 1-Year Contract

Koninklijke Vopak N.V.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vopak Terminals Australia is seeking a Project Engineer (CAPEX) for a 1-year fixed-term contract at the Sydney Terminal. You will drive design to commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external contractors while maintaining our safety standards.

The role requires 5–10+ years’ experience in heavy industrial facilities and a strong CAPEX track record, with expertise in scheduling, budgeting, and asset systems. Reporting to Engineering & Technical Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil/Structural).
• 5–10+ years of project engineering experience in heavy industrial facilities.
• CAPEX projects valued from $500k to $10M+.
• Strong technical familiarity with industrial assets (tanks, piping, pumps, rotating equipment, utilities).
• Competence in project scheduling, budgeting, and HSE systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design, feasibility testing, and field inspections.
• Manage project deliverables per the plan and contractor relationships.
• Track commitments and costs against CAPEX budget; monitor milestones.
• Enforce PTW and JSA safety practices to 0 TRIR on site.
• Ensure commissioning and first 90 days operate without critical issues.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

HSE compliance

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification or professional chartership

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Vopak Terminals Australia is seeking a Project Engineer (CAPEX) for a 1-year fixed-term contract at the Sydney Terminal. You will drive design to commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external contractors while maintaining our safety standards.

The role requires 5–10+ years’ experience in heavy industrial facilities and a strong CAPEX track record, with expertise in scheduling, budgeting, and asset systems. Reporting to Engineering & Technical Manager.