Graduate Process Engineer: Commissioning & Operations

Alpha HPA Limited; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha HPA is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer to join its Gladstone team on a maximum-term Graduate Program. The role contributes to operational readiness, commissioning and transitioning the facility to steady-state operations, applying chemical engineering principles to preparation tasks and production processes.

You will rotate through three departments, receive specific training, and work with senior engineers, superintendents and managers to achieve business objectives while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy and precision.
• Self-motivated, punctual, proactive and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety culture and ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Provide technical process engineering support to operations, maintenance and commissioning teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimise plant performance, efficiency and reliability.
• Monitor and analyse production data to identify trends, issues and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead and participate in root cause investigations, implementing corrective actions to improve operational outcomes.
• Develop, review and improve operating procedures, process documentation and engineering standards, including P&IDs.
• Perform process engineering calculations, modelling and analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Support commissioning planning and execution activities, ensuring the safe and effective start-up of plant systems.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, vendors and contractors to achieve commissioning and operational objectives.
• Contribute to the successful transition of the facility from commissioning to steady-state operations.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Process or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Alpha HPA is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer to join its Gladstone team on a maximum-term Graduate Program. The role contributes to operational readiness, commissioning and transitioning the facility to steady-state operations, applying chemical engineering principles to preparation tasks and production processes.

You will rotate through three departments, receive specific training, and work with senior engineers, superintendents and managers to achieve business objectives while upholding