Process Engineer

Job Description:

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Process Engineer

Work location: Perth based (Hazelmere)

Roster: Monday to Friday

In support of Fortescue’s strong focus on green energy and our carbon neutrality targets, one of our key initiatives will be in our Green Fleet projects whereby we will develop and test a range of technologies to power our mining fleet

Based out our new Hazelmere R&D facility and reporting to the Principal – Piping and Process Engineering, we are presently looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join the team

Key responsibilities:

• Providing Process Engineering support to all hydrogen, and ammonia projects within Green Fleets portfolio in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Working in collaboration with the broader Engineering team as well as the project management and workshop execution teams
• Capable of prioritizing and delivering work in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to adjust to change quickly and adapt to new requirements
• Proactively deliver on the company’s stretch targets
• Develop technical specifications and designs to meet project specific objectives
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications, and scopes
• Resolution of technical and design issues
• Ensure compliance to the project management process by project owners
• Liaising with a range of key stakeholders on all technical aspects of projects
• Providing regular updates to the Project Manager including work progress, risks, and priorities
• Direct contact with design scopes involving fabrication, assembly, testing and commissioning of ammonia systems

Qualifications and skills required:

• Chemical or Process engineering degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 3 years of experience with detailed design of process systems (sizing and selecting components, PFD, P&ID, H&MB, relief calculations etc…)
• Aspen Hysys simulation experience required
• Ammonia and Hydrogen process systems experience desired
• Understanding of key suppliers and components in the market for ammonia and hydrogen systems
• Experience with HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA
• Clear and calculated decision-making skills
• Hazardous area design and component selection experience desired
• Ability to work across multiple work fronts in a high-pressure environment
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders and in multidiscipline teams
• High commitment to safety
• Experience in preparing detailed scope of works
• Experience participating / coordinating in a purchasing tender process
• Experience in contractor engagement and contractor management process
• Excellent interpersonal awareness with ability to work well in a team
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for excellence
• Results driven, responsible, and accountable
• Skilled in problem solving rapidly

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified