Process Engineer

Coronado Global Resources Inc.; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation & housing support

6 weeks annual leave

Performance-based bonus

Gym & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Coronado Global Resources Inc. is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to improve the performance of Curragh's two CHPPs in Blackwater, QLD.

You will work closely with operators and maintenance staff to identify bottlenecks, test ideas, and implement real process improvements on-site. Reporting to the Superintendent CHPP Production, you will be involved in debottlenecking, cyclone resizing, and flowsheet changes while enjoying relocation and housing support.

Qualifications

• We are seeking hands-on process engineers who can work with operators to identify and deliver improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, plant-based approach.
• Excellent communication to build relationships with operators and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operators and maintenance staff to identify bottlenecks.
• Deliver process improvements across two CHPPs.
• Provide technical support to operational teams during projects.
• Take ownership from investigation through to implementation.
• Work directly in the plant to test ideas and implement changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

Education

Tertiary qualification in Process/Chemical Engineering/Metallurgy

Job description

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Process Engineer

Date: 25 Oct 2026

Location: Blackwater, QLD, AU, 4717

• 7/7 roster
• Real process engineering, with interesting projects and trials
• Opportunity to help turn around two struggling CHPPs
• Good quality camp accommodation or company-supported housing
• Gumboots required! You can't be afraid to get dirty.

About Curragh

Curragh Mine, near Blackwater, is one of the largest open-cut coal mines in the Queensland Bowen Basin. It produces more than 12 million tonnes of coal per year through two Coal Handling and Preparation Plants (CHPPs).

About the Role

Reporting to the Superintendent CHPP Production, you'll work to improve the performance of Curragh's two CHPPs. If you want to prove yourself as a process engineer, don't go looking for a good plant. Find a struggling one that needs improving. Both CHPPs are undergoing significant changes, including debottlenecking, cyclone resizing and flowsheet changes. You'll have the opportunity to test ideas and deliver real improvements. The focus is on real process engineering and solving plant problems, not excessive reporting, logistics or unnecessary administration.

Your role will include:

• Working closely with operators and maintainers
• Identifying and delivering process improvements
• Providing technical support to operational teams
• Taking ownership of projects from investigation through to implementation
• Getting into the plant and working alongside operators

If you want to put your process engineering skills to the test, help turn around a challenging operation and have some great stories to share at your next ACPS event, this is your opportunity.

About You

We're looking for a hands-on Process Engineer who enjoys working with operators and solving problems in the plant.

You'll ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in Process/Chemical Engineering/Metallurgy
• Experience as a Process Engineer in a CHPP
• A practical approach to problem solving
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with operators and maintainers
• A willingness to get out of the office and get your hands dirty

Why Join Us?

• Where You Call Home Is Up to You: Whether that's DIDO from the Capricorn Coast, Mackay & Surrounds or living locally in the welcoming community of Blackwater. We've got options to make work-life balance achievable, no matter where you're based.
• Relocation & Housing Support: We'll take care of the logistics - and the cost of your move to Blackwater. You'll have access to subsidised company housing with options to suit your lifestyle, whether that's camp-style accommodation (with all meals & weekly cleaning included), a private unit, or a house suited to your family.
• Attractive Package: Receive a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and 6 weeks of annual leave to support your downtime and personal goals.
• Career Development: Be part of a global business with strong local roots, where you'll have access to training, mentoring, and internal progression pathways.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay well with subsidised gym memberships and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives designed to support your physical and mental health.