Chemical Process Engineer

FABRUM.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional fees paid by Fabrum

Free Flu Shots

Employee support network (OCP)

Off-street parking

Monthly company lunch

Job summary

Fabrum, headquartered in Christchurch, is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to design and deliver innovative process engineering solutions for gas production, liquefaction, storage and dispensing systems. Play a hands-on role across the full engineering lifecycle, from specifications through to delivery, working with multidisciplinary teams in a cutting-edge clean energy domain.

You will develop PFDs/P&IDs, perform calculations, and contribute to hazard assessments and continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• Qualification in Chemical or Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in process engineering design within industrial gas, energy or process environments.
• Strong understanding of process engineering principles, calculations and design methodologies.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs and process specifications.
• Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems and deliver practical, well-considered solutions.
• Understanding of process safety, hazard identification and relevant engineering standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop process engineering designs for gas production, liquefaction, storage, reticulation and dispensing systems.
• Prepare technical documentation including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and functional descriptions.
• Perform engineering calculations, computational modelling and technical problem-solving.
• Support sales and project teams in developing technical specifications and solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Participate in hazard assessments, identifying and mitigating process safety and environmental risks.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineers to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Ensure designs and documentation meet relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements and project specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, systems and ways of working.

Education

Chemical or Process Engineering degree

Job description

About Fabrum

Fabrum has built a reputation of pioneering world-first technologies in cryogenics and hydrogen solutions, fuelled by our exceptional R&D capabilities. Now, we're leveraging that innovative passion to take our solutions to the world.

Headquartered in Christchurch, we lead the world in industrialized small to medium scale liquefaction systems and composite cryogenic vessels. We deploy end to end liquid hydrogen solutions globally across heavy transport, mining and aviation markets. Our core competencies include hydrogen production, storage, dispensing and system integration. We have a presence in international markets for liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen and LNG solutions with customers ranging from animal husbandry to hi-tech research institutions, manufacturing and defence.

About The Role

As a Chemical Process Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering innovative process engineering solutions across gas production, liquefaction, storage and delivery systems.

This is a hands-on technical role where you'll work across the full engineering lifecycle, from developing technical specifications and process designs through to supporting project delivery. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute directly to pioneering solutions in clean energy and cryogenic technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop process engineering designs for gas production, liquefaction, storage, reticulation and dispensing systems
• Prepare technical documentation including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and functional descriptions
• Perform engineering calculations, computational modelling and technical problem-solving
• Support sales and project teams in developing technical specifications and solutions that meet customer requirements
• Participate in hazard assessments, identifying and mitigating process safety and environmental risks
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineers to deliver integrated engineering solutions
• Ensure designs and documentation meet relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements and project specifications
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, systems and ways of working

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualification in Chemical or Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Experience in process engineering design, ideally within industrial gas, energy or process environments
• Strong understanding of process engineering principles, calculations and design methodologies
• Experience preparing technical documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs and process specifications
• Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems and deliver practical, well-considered solutions
• Understanding of process safety, hazard identification and relevant engineering standards
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and customers

Nice to Have

• Experience in industrial gas production, liquefaction or cryogenic systems
• Exposure to hydrogen production, storage or dispensing technologies
• Experience with process simulation or computational modelling software
• Familiarity with hazard assessment methodologies and process safety studies
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering project environments
• Exposure/knowledge of the IEC 60079 series of standards

Why Fabrum?

• Professional fees paid for by Fabrum
• Free Flu Shots
• Access to OCP - An Employee Support Network
• Off-street parking
• Monthly company lunch "all hands" meeting

Small, agile, and pushing big boundaries, Fabrum is pioneering the future of clean energy through world-leading hydrogen and cryogenic technology.

We engineer with precision, design with a “less is more” mindset, and deliver on what we promise every time.

Join our team and realise your potential to make a real impact. We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute their skills and experience.