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Project engineer

Port Botany Temporary View Job Description
Provide project engineering support for major CAPEX project delivery across the organisations terminal in Port Botany. Utilise your project engineering skills to deliver projects on time, to budget and with a high degree of safety.
  • Global oil and gas terminals business
  • 12 month Fixed term contract opportunity - view to permanent

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in the oil and gas industry, providing independent storage of petroleum, hazardous fuels and oils. Due to continued growth and expansion of their terminal in Sydney, they are looking to hire a Project engineer to work across major CAPEX projects on an initial 12 month fixed term contract, with a view to transitioning to a permanent role.

Job Description

  • Engineering & Solutions Design: Lead process design, establish feasibility testing, and conduct crucial field inspections
  • Project & Contract Management: Execute deliverables against the project management plan
  • Project Controls & Budgeting: Track commitments and actual costs against budget
  • HSSE Leadership: Enforce strict adherence to Permit to Work systems and Job Safety Analyses
  • Quality & Commissioning: Ensure zero critical technical punches or system failures



The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Engineer should have:

  • Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Civil/Structural)
  • Industrial Experience: Project engineering experience within heavy industrial facilities (e.g., bulk liquid storage terminals, oil & gas, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing).
  • CAPEX Track Record: Proven experience executing capital asset projects
  • Asset Expertise: Strong technical familiarity with industrial assets, including API storage tanks, piping networks, pumps, rotating equipment, and/or utility systems.
  • Technical Skills: Complete competence in project schedule management, costing/budgeting, and interpreting HSE compliance systems.
  • Soft Skills: Strong negotiation skills, a knack for managing complex information, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.



What's on Offer

  • Base salary between $140,000 and $160,000 AUD plus super.
  • Fixed-term contract offering stability and focus on key projects, with a view to transition to a permanent position post initial FTC.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects in Port Botany.



If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Paul Harris
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7096907
Phone number
0421532876

Job summary

Function
Mining, Energy & Resources
Specialisation
Terminal & Refinery Management
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Port Botany
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Paul Harris
Consultant phone
0421532876
Job Reference
JN-092026-7096907

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