Graduate Chemical Engineer - Refinery Operations & Projects

Southern Oil Refining; Gladstone Regional; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Oil Refining (SOR) is an Australian growing company with two re-refineries in Gladstone QLD and Wagga Wagga NSW. We are seeking a graduate chemical engineer to join the operations team, based in NSW or QLD, with flexibility to work at both sites.

You will spend time in operations, process monitoring, optimization and small projects, reporting to the Refinery Manager, and develop the skills to excel in the oil recycling industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering with 0–3 years of industry experience.
• Willingness to work across NSW and QLD sites, and travel as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Daily process monitoring and performance analysis.
• Site optimisation focusing on yield and energy efficiency.
• Design and management of small projects and procedures.
• Collaborate with operations staff to identify issues and implement improvements.
• Review PIDs, maintenance plans and operating procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Curiosity

Autonomy

Teamwork

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering

Job description

Southern Oil Refining (SOR) is an Australian growing company with two re-refineries in Gladstone QLD and Wagga Wagga NSW. We are seeking a graduate chemical engineer to join the operations team, based in NSW or QLD, with flexibility to work at both sites.

You will spend time in operations, process monitoring, optimization and small projects, reporting to the Refinery Manager, and develop the skills to excel in the oil recycling industry.