Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - CAPEX & Commissioning

Nufarm; Victoria; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nufarm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with a mechanical specialty based at our Laverton North facility in Victoria. You will lead end-to-end CAPEX projects, provide expert mechanical design support, and drive safety, reliability and cost savings across our manufacturing assets.

You will mentor teams, manage contractors and budgets, and apply rigorous process safety studies to deliver safe, sustainable improvements in a dynamic agriculture production environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualified in Mechanical Engineering with extensive experience in manufacturing equipment design.
• Experience delivering small to mid-size projects is highly regarded.
• Strong scientific approach and data-based decision making.
• Able to work in a team environment with initiative and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CAPEX projects from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Provide expertise in mechanical equipment design and plant systems.
• Oversee tendering, contractor selection, and construction management.
• Apply Safety in Design principles and support HAZOP/LOPA and MOC studies.
• Drive continuous improvement and lifecycle cost optimization.
• Manage contractors, budgets and timelines to ensure safety and schedule.
• Ensure compliance and sustainable improvements across operations.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Safety in design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HAZOP

LOPA

Job description

Nufarm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with a mechanical specialty based at our Laverton North facility in Victoria. You will lead end-to-end CAPEX projects, provide expert mechanical design support, and drive safety, reliability and cost savings across our manufacturing assets.

You will mentor teams, manage contractors and budgets, and apply rigorous process safety studies to deliver safe, sustainable improvements in a dynamic agriculture production environment.