Project Engineer (CAPEX)

Koninklijke Vopak N.V.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vopak Terminals Australia is seeking a Project Engineer (CAPEX) for a 1-year fixed-term contract at the Sydney Terminal. You will drive design to commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external contractors while maintaining our safety standards.

The role requires 5–10+ years’ experience in heavy industrial facilities and a strong CAPEX track record, with expertise in scheduling, budgeting, and asset systems. Reporting to Engineering & Technical Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil/Structural).
• 5–10+ years of project engineering experience in heavy industrial facilities.
• CAPEX projects valued from $500k to $10M+.
• Strong technical familiarity with industrial assets (tanks, piping, pumps, rotating equipment, utilities).
• Competence in project scheduling, budgeting, and HSE systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design, feasibility testing, and field inspections.
• Manage project deliverables per the plan and contractor relationships.
• Track commitments and costs against CAPEX budget; monitor milestones.
• Enforce PTW and JSA safety practices to 0 TRIR on site.
• Ensure commissioning and first 90 days operate without critical issues.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

HSE compliance

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification or professional chartership

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Engineer (CAPEX) – 1-Year Fixed Term Contract Location: Sydney, NSW (Sydney Terminal) Work Type: Full Time, 1-Year Fixed Term Contract

About the Opportunity

Are you a skilled Project Engineer looking for your next challenge? Vopak Terminals Australia is seeking a Project Engineer (CAPEX) to join our team for a 1-year fixed-term contract. Based at our Sydney Terminal, you will take the reins on an exciting capital asset project, driving specialized engineering solutions from design through to flawless execution and commissioning. Reporting directly to the Engineering and Technical Manager, you will serve as a key individual contributor, managing interdisciplinary engineering tasks, overseeing contract service providers, and ensuring our "Zero Harm" safety culture is upheld at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Solutions Design: Lead process design, establish feasibility testing, and conduct crucial field inspections to ensure regulatory and structural integrity.
• Project & Contract Management: Execute deliverables against the project management plan and manage day-to-day relationships with external contractors.
• Project Controls & Budgeting: Track commitments and actual costs against the approved CAPEX budget, manage schedule milestones (using MS Project/Primavera P6), and provide transparent progress reporting.
• HSSE Leadership: Enforce strict adherence to Permit to Work (PTW) systems and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) to achieve a TRIR of 0 on your managed site.
• Quality & Commissioning: Ensure zero critical technical punches or system failures during commissioning and the initial 90 days of asset operation.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Civil/Structural). PMP certification or professional chartership is highly desirable.
• Industrial Experience: 5 to 10+ years of project engineering experience within heavy industrial facilities (e.g., bulk liquid storage terminals, oil & gas, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing).
• CAPEX Track Record: Proven experience executing capital asset projects valued anywhere from $500k to $10M+.
• Asset Expertise: Strong technical familiarity with industrial assets, including API storage tanks, piping networks, pumps, rotating equipment, and utility systems.
• Technical Skills: Complete competence in project schedule management, costing/budgeting, and interpreting HSE compliance systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation skills, a knack for managing complex information, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Why Vopak?

At Vopak, we live by our core values of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage. We offer a transparent, high-performance environment where your safety, integrity, and continuous capability development are fully supported. If you are ready to make an impact on a major Sydney terminal asset, we want to hear from you.

Read more about us at www.careersatvopak.com