Senior Process Engineer

Sydney Water; Nelson; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Remuneration

Hybrid Work Environment

Continuous Professional Growth

Wellbeing Support 24/7

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Family First: parental leave

Fitness Passport

Novated Leasing

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a senior Process Engineer to provide technical support for Riverstone WWTP capital projects. You will work with planners, major projects, and operations to optimize performance, drive safety in design, and contribute to option analyses, design reviews, and commissioning.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, align with Sydney Water standards, and contribute to pilot trials of new technologies and instrumentation, including process modelling and SCADA-related activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years design, operation and optimisation of plant experience.
• Water/wastewater industry knowledge.
• Strong technical report writing and analytical skills.
• Stakeholder management across varying levels in teams.
• Knowledge of product guidelines and quality management systems.
• Experience with MS Office and customized software packages; SCADA advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects fit for purpose across planning, design, construction, commissioning and operations.
• Support capital and growth projects with technical input and ensure alignment with Sydney Water standards.
• Lead resolution of complex technical and process issues and drive standardisation through manuals and process descriptions.
• Provide input into R&D and pilot trials of new technologies and instrumentation.
• Ensure safety in design, construction and commissioning; lead safety initiatives.
• Implement new systems including instrumentation, control upgrades and process modelling.

Skills

Water/wastewater knowledge

SCADA experience

Technical report writing

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Process engineering

Education

Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Office

Process modelling software

Customized software packages

Job description

• Provide process engineering technical support for new technology projects at Riverstone WWTP
• Join a collaborative and hard working team and work with an organisation where the sky is the limit!
• Excellent salary package on offer and range of Sydney Water benefits

About the role

This role will collaborate closely with Planners, the Major Projects Team, the Operational team at Riverstone, and a range of external stakeholders to ensure optimal operational performance and Resource Recovery throughout the lifecycle of capital projects - from concept to handover. You will provide high-level technical input during option analysis, the design phase, business case reviews (e.g., NABC, OABC, DABC), and commissioning. A major focus of the role will ensure strong adherence to safety in design principles.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are fit for purpose across all phases—planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Support capital and growth projects with technical input and ensure alignment with Sydney Water standards.
• Lead resolution of complex technical and process issues, contribute to product quality and specification development, and drive standardization through technical manuals and process descriptions.
• Provide input into research, development, and pilot trials of new technologies and instrumentation.
• Ensure safety in design, construction, and commissioning, lead safety initiatives and investigations.
• Implement new systems including instrumentation, control upgrades, and process modelling.

About you

In addition to a degree or equivalent qualification in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering you will also:

• Have at least 8 years demonstrated experience in design, operation and optimisation of plant.
• Water / waste water industry knowledge and experience
• Strong technical report writing and analytical skills
• Demonstrated skills in technical report writing, data analysis
• Stakeholder management skills in a team environment working across varying levels.
• Detailed knowledge of product guidelines and quality management systems (Recycled Water, and Drinking Water, Wastewater and/or Resource Recovery)
• Experience with Microsoft Office application and ability to use customized software packages,
• Experience with SCADA is advantageous

We support you throughout the application process and can provide adjustments where required. For more information, please contact Marc Evans, Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail]

Dive into Our Great Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration: We'll ensure your skills and contributions are recognised and rewarded.
• Hybrid Work Environment: A flexible balance of office collaboration and remote working.
• Continuous Professional Growth: Access to leadership and development programs to support your career.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Free and confidential wellbeing services for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Access affordable health cover options.
• Family First: Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and childcare support benefits.
• Fitness Passport: Access to a wide network of gyms and aquatic centres across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle financing options to support your lifestyle.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal information may also be used to establish a Dayforce talent profile. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Dayforce’s Terms and Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – recruitment. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which include a criminal history check.