Junior Process Engineer: Kickstart Your Chemistry Career

IXOM Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stable full-time role

Structured onboarding

Clear internal career pathways

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

IXOM is seeking a Junior Process Engineer at our Botany manufacturing site in Sydney, Australia to support the safe and efficient operation of Chloralkali plants. You will be mentored by experienced engineers and participate in the IXOM Professional Networking Group to develop your skills and career.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you’ll gain broad exposure to process engineering, manufacturing operations, process safety and project delivery, while contributing to continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Process Engineering.
• Graduate level up to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to operations teams
• Conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Supporting alarm management and Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Monitoring and reporting process performance
• Assisting with shutdown planning and maintenance coordination
• Supporting engineering projects from planning through to implementation
• Updating and maintaining P&ID drawings
• Participating in HAZOP studies and process safety activities
• Managing quotations, purchase requests and contractor engagement activities

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication & stakeholder management

Safety & continuous improvement

Proactive & eager to learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Process Engineering

Job description

IXOM is seeking a Junior Process Engineer at our Botany manufacturing site in Sydney, Australia to support the safe and efficient operation of Chloralkali plants. You will be mentored by experienced engineers and participate in the IXOM Professional Networking Group to develop your skills and career.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you’ll gain broad exposure to process engineering, manufacturing operations, process safety and project delivery, while contributing to continuous improvement and