Senior Process Engineer

Coogee Chemicals; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Superannuation

Parental Leave

Fitness reimbursement

Annual events

Vaccinations & skin checks

Employee Assistance Program

Permanent employment

Job summary

Coogee Chemicals in Queensland is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical leadership across our Chlor Alkali operations. You will drive capital and operational projects from concept through commissioning, champion process safety, and engage with stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable plant performance.

The role focuses on establishing a new chlorine drumming facility at the Lytton site, contributing to Major Hazard Facility (MHF) readiness and site expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading capital projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering and process safety management.
• Experience with HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA risk assessments.
• Experience managing contractors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering leadership across manufacturing operations.
• Lead process safety initiatives and MOC activities.
• Develop engineering standards and compliance guidance.
• Coach engineers and operational personnel.
• Lead capital and operational improvement projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Develop business cases, scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Monitor project performance against safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Identify and manage project risks with stakeholders.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Project management

Process safety

Risk assessment

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Why Join Coogee

Founded in 1971, Coogee is more than just a business. We are a team of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering industrial, agricultural and mineral processing chemicals across Australia and international markets. With operations spanning Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, we provide chemical manufacturing, tank terminal and transport services to a diverse customer base.

Introduction

Founded in 1971, Coogee is more than just a business. We are a team of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering industrial, agricultural and mineral processing chemicals across Australia and international markets. With operations spanning Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, we provide chemical manufacturing, tank terminal and transport services to a diverse customer base. With over 50 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, sustainability and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to provide technical leadership, drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the delivery of capital and operational projects within our Queensland Chlor Alkali operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven engineering professional who enjoys balancing technical excellence with stakeholder engagement, project involvement and business improvement. A current focus of this role will be supporting the establishment of a new chlorine drumming facility at our Lytton Chlor Alkali site. This significant capital project will expand the site's operational capabilities and support its transition to Major Hazard Facility (MHF) status, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to an expansion within our existing Chlor Alkali facilities in Queensland.

About The Role

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be a key member of the Queensland Management Team, responsible for ensuring safe, reliable and sustainable plant operations while providing process engineering expertise and supporting the successful delivery of capital projects from concept through to commissioning. You will provide specialist process engineering expertise, champion process safety, and facilitate the delivery of engineering projects that support operational performance, growth, and long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support and technical leadership across manufacturing operations.
• Lead process safety initiatives and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Provide guidance on engineering standards, compliance requirements, and industry best practice.
• Coach and mentor engineers and operational personnel to support capability development.
• Drive troubleshooting and resolution of complex process issues.
• Lead capital and operational improvement projects from feasibility through to execution and commissioning.
• Develop business cases, project scopes, budgets, schedules, and capital approval documentation.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks while maintaining stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

You are a technically strong Chemical Engineer with proven experience leading both plant improvement initiatives and capital projects in a complex industrial environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree qualification in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' engineering experience within chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, mineral processing, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including capital project delivery from feasibility through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of process engineering principles and process safety management.
• Experience leading risk assessments including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA and similar methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence, mentor and lead technical teams.

Desirable

• Experience within chlor-alkali, chemical manufacturing, or dangerous goods operations.
• Exposure to Major Hazard Facility (MHF) regulations, Safety Case development, or high-hazard chemical manufacturing environments.
• RPEQ accreditation or eligibility to obtain.
• Project Management qualifications.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary and financial incentives
• Company Superannuation including Income Protection
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Annual fitness reimbursement
• Mid-year events and annual Christmas parties
• Free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Secure permanent employment with an essential services business with over 50 years of experience