Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - CAPEX & Process Safety

Nufarm; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Plan (Shares in Nufarm)

Flexible role

Great Team and ability to work within/

Agchemin Australia collaboration

Job summary

Nufarm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical) to lead end-to-end CAPEX projects, providing expert design and technical leadership within the PMO. Based at Laverton North, you will drive scoping, design, cost estimation and execution plans for capital initiatives, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with maintenance teams.

You will apply rigorous Safety in Design, contribute to HAZOP/LOPA studies, and oversee tendering, contractor management and project delivery to optimise asset

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualified in Mechanical Engineering with manufacturing equipment design experience.
• Strong data-based decision making and problem-solving approach.
• Ability to lead and mentor in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CAPEX projects from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee mechanical equipment design, static and rotating equipment, piping and vessels.
• Tendering, contractor selection and management of construction activities.
• Prepare scopes of work, procurement, tender documents and bid evaluation.
• Apply Safety in Design principles and contribute to process safety studies (HAZOP, LOPA).
• Drive asset reliability improvements and lifecycle cost optimisation.
• Deliver safe, efficient project execution within budgets and timelines.
• Champion continuous improvement and best-practice standards across operations.

Skills

CAPEX Project Delivery

Mechanical Equipment Design

Tendering & Contractor Mgmt

Safety in Design

HAZOP/LOPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Nufarm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical) to lead end-to-end CAPEX projects, providing expert design and technical leadership within the PMO. Based at Laverton North, you will drive scoping, design, cost estimation and execution plans for capital initiatives, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with maintenance teams.

You will apply rigorous Safety in Design, contribute to HAZOP/LOPA studies, and oversee tendering, contractor management and project delivery to optimise asset