Senior Process Engineer

Sydney Water; California (MO); Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Remuneration

Hybrid Work Environment

Continuous Professional Growth

24/7 Wellbeing Support

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Family First

Fitness Passport

Novated Leasing

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a senior process engineer to provide technical support for Riverstone wastewater treatment plant capital projects, from concept to handover. You will collaborate with planners, major projects and operations to optimise performance and Resource Recovery while emphasising safety in design.

The role requires a degree in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of design and operation experience in water/wastewater, along with strong data analysis and

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical/Process or Mechanical Engineering.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical report writing

Data analysis

SCADA experience

Process modelling

Instrumentation upgrades

Office suite

Water/wastewater knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

MS Office

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

Please refer to the JOB PROFILE for full role accountabilities.

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.