Incineration Process Engineer – Projects | Growth & Benefits

Cleanaway; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Career development

Paid parental leave

Annual employee share plan

Novated leasing

Flu vaccinations

EAP access

Health insurance discounts

Company discounts

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Process Engineer – Incineration & Projects to support safe, compliant operation of our treatment facilities in NSW. You will optimize incineration processes, troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement across operations and capital projects.

You will collaborate with operations teams and engineers, applying process safety management (HAZOP/MOC) and waste processing knowledge to enhance performance, reliability and emissions control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with fired equipment (incinerators, furnaces, boilers).
• Experience with Process Safety Management (HAZOP, MOC).
• Understanding of waste processing techniques and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Experience with Citect SCADA and PLC platforms is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyse waste stream characteristics to determine optimal processing strategies meeting safety, performance and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical guidance to operations personnel ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Troubleshoot incineration and fired equipment issues related to efficiency, emissions, product quality and downtime.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce emissions and improve safety and reliability.
• Review operational data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Define and scope capital projects and oversee execution for compliance with specs and policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Process safety mgmt (HAZOP/MOC)

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Citect SCADA

PLC platforms

Job description

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Process Engineer – Incineration & Projects to support safe, compliant operation of our treatment facilities in NSW. You will optimize incineration processes, troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement across operations and capital projects.

You will collaborate with operations teams and engineers, applying process safety management (HAZOP/MOC) and waste processing knowledge to enhance performance, reliability and emissions control.