Junior Project Engineer: Launch Your Chemical Career

Ixom; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Mentoring and education assistance

Internal mobility opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Job summary

IXOM is seeking a Junior Project Engineer to join the Mount Maunganui-based Projects and Technology team. The role sits in our Junior Professional Program, offering structured development, mentoring and hands-on project experience across our plant operations.

Two full-time permanent positions are available; location flexibility within New Zealand is possible for suitable candidates, with travel or relocation as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related field is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal skills are required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and optimisation of chemical processes.
• Develop clear project scopes that are understood and agreed with the relevant customers.
• Prepare detailed and robust cost estimations.
• Deliver projects on time, on budget and within scope.
• Develop or modify engineering drawings including P&IDs, Loop, Wiring, and general arrangements (GAs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Apply and continuously improve sound project management techniques.
• Provide regular reporting on all projects during implementation.
• Develop and manage budgets as required.
• Provide fit for purpose and compliant designs and solutions to satisfy the needs of the customer.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Analytical and problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

IXOM is seeking a Junior Project Engineer to join the Mount Maunganui-based Projects and Technology team. The role sits in our Junior Professional Program, offering structured development, mentoring and hands-on project experience across our plant operations.

Two full-time permanent positions are available; location flexibility within New Zealand is possible for suitable candidates, with travel or relocation as required.