Process Engineer

Agilitus; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilitus is seeking a motivated Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering team. This role supports delivery across studies, project delivery and operational support within the resources sector.

You will work with Principal and Senior Process Engineers, contributing to gold processing projects and developing consulting, technical and client-facing skills in a multidisciplinary environment. Based in Kalgoorlie, you will engage with a diverse range of commodities and study types, applying

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Experience or exposure to Gold processing operations or projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in interfacing Process Engineering with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver core design outputs (PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances).
• Perform calculations, equipment sizing and drive process improvements.
• Contribute to HAZID/HAZOP and ensure safety/compliance.
• Collaborate across disciplines from studies to detailed design.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

SysCAD

METSIM

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Process Engineer to join our growing Process Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to further develop their technical capability across studies, project delivery and operational support within the resources sector. Working closely with experienced Principal and Senior Process Engineers, you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects while building your consulting, technical and client-facing skills.

The successful candidate will bring experience or exposure to Gold processing, strong engineering fundamentals and a desire to continue developing their career across a diverse range of commodities and project types within a consulting environment.

The Opportunity

As a Process Engineer, you will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from Scoping Studies and Feasibility Studies through detailed design, commissioning support and operational improvement initiatives.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team and have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise across a broad range of mineral processing applications. While Gold experience is highly valued, the role will provide exposure to a diverse portfolio of commodities, studies and project delivery opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Design & Engineering Deliverables - Develop and deliver core outputs such as PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, and equipment datasheets.
• Process Analysis & Optimisation - Perform calculations, equipment sizing, and drive process improvements and debottlenecking.
• Safety & Compliance - Contribute to HAZID/HAZOP and ensure designs meet standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Project Delivery - Work across engineering disciplines to deliver projects from studies through to detailed design.

About You

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience or exposure to Gold processing operations, projects, vacation programs or graduate development programs, with an interest in applying and expanding these skills across a broader range of commodities and processing applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine interest in developing an understanding of how Process Engineering interfaces with Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical and Control Systems disciplines.
• Site-based experience within the Kalgoorlie Goldfields region.
• Experience with SysCAD, METSIM or similar process modelling software.
• Exposure to Scoping Studies, PFS, DFS or detailed design projects.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a diverse portfolio of studies and projects across the resources sector while helping grow our Gold processing capability.
• Learn from highly experienced process engineering and project delivery professionals.
• Gain exposure to studies, detailed design, operational support and commissioning activities.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values trust, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a flexible and supportive working environment focused on technical excellence and professional growth.
• Develop your career within a team committed to mentoring and long-term growth opportunities.

About Us

Our vision is to be the most sought-after global multi-discipline engineering business; attracting and employing the best people with like-minded values while working on projects that make a difference to our communities.

We’re in the business of solving engineering challenges but it’s more than that; it’s the difference we make for clients, our people and community. It’s about delivering on our promises and always exploring better ways of finding solutions.

Our agility ensures we find solutions to complex problems. We design innovative, best fit solutions for challenges that many haven’t been able to solve.

We are Engineering Amplified.

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Agilitus is an advocate for Equal Employment Opportunity, and we encourage applications even if your experience doesn’t align with every requirement in the job description. You still may be the right candidate for this or other available roles.

We will not be accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters, executive search consultants or any third-party consulting agencies for this position.

We will only be accepting applicants with current Australian working rights, at this time.