Process Engineer

Coronado Curragh; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation & housing support

6 weeks annual leave

Competitive salary with bonus

Job summary

Coronado Curragh is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to work on Curragh's two CHPPs near Blackwater, Queensland. You will collaborate with operators and maintenance teams to deliver process improvements, support operations, and own projects from investigation to implementation.

The role requires a tertiary engineering qualification and CHPP experience, with a practical mindset and strong communication. Relocation and housing assistance are provided to enable site-based work.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with operators and maintainers.
• Identify and deliver process improvements.
• Provide technical support to operational teams.
• Take ownership of projects from investigation through to implementation.
• Get into the plant and work alongside operators.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Process/Chemical Engineering/Metallurgy

Tools

CHPP operations experience

Process improvement methods

Job description

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.