Sustainable Waste Process Engineer | Data-Driven

Cleanaway; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Paid parental leave

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to drive the efficient conversion of organic waste into valuable resources. You will operate hands-on in a facility, performing process and quality control, sampling, audits, and data-led improvements to sustain peak performance.

With a solid engineering background and practical approach, you will analyze processes, implement changes, and prepare detailed reports that support sustainability and regulatory compliance across operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in process and quality control in industrial settings.
• Ability to collect and interpret data to drive improvements.
• Strong reporting skills with clear, concise technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process and quality control for optimal efficiency and product standards.
• Collect and test samples to track performance and ensure compliance.
• Conduct waste audits to assess quality and suitability of incoming waste.
• Maintain documentation of processes, quality measures, and compliance.
• Prepare data-driven reports with findings and recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement to boost efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Waste processing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Process, Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Cleanaway is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to drive the efficient conversion of organic waste into valuable resources. You will operate hands-on in a facility, performing process and quality control, sampling, audits, and data-led improvements to sustain peak performance.

With a solid engineering background and practical approach, you will analyze processes, implement changes, and prepare detailed reports that support sustainability and regulatory compliance across operations.