Chemical Process Engineer

Fabrum; Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional fees paid

Free flu shots

OCP – Employee Support Network

Monthly all-hands lunch

Job summary

Fabrum in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to design and deliver innovative process solutions across gas production, liquefaction, storage and dispensing systems.

You will work across the full engineering lifecycle, from technical specifications and process design to supporting project delivery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance clean energy and cryogenic technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience designing process equipment and systems in industrial gas, energy or related environments.
• Strong grasp of process engineering principles, calculations and design methodologies.
• Ability to prepare technical docs including PFDs, P&IDs and process specifications.
• Excellent problem solving and ability to deliver practical solutions.
• Good communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop process designs for gas production, liquefaction, storage, reticulation and dispensing systems.
• Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform engineering calculations and computational modelling.
• Support sales and project teams with technical specifications and solutions.
• Identify and mitigate process safety and environmental risks.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, regulatory requirements and project specs.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and ways of working.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Process design

PFDs

P&IDs

Process calculations

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Hazard analysis

Process simulations

Education

Chemical or Process Engineering degree

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

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
• 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.

22 October 2026Hornby Canterbury, New Zealand