Principal Process Engineer

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.

Principal Process Engineer 

Work location: Perth, WA

Roster: Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities:

• Principal process engineering technology role, providing green energy process technology solutions and technical support on process design
• Demonstrate strong safety values and a willingness to be active in enhancing our team safety culture, including application of technical safety for major hazard facilities
• Ensure effective application of Process Engineering meet the basis of design requirements of each project
• Process design, simulation, heat & mass balance, process flow diagrams and any required process studies to be undertaken
• Support the stakeholders by facilitating allocation of appropriate process technical expertise, supporting the development of alternative design solutions, and capturing associated risks
• Oversee equipment sizing for process requirements, specifications, and data sheets
• Green Technology process and project technical simulations for high level project evaluation
• Communicating and interfacing effectively with other disciplines, project managers, and equipment and engineering specialist providers
• Assisting in building and interpreting detailed technical and economic models with the data analytics team
• Participation in specific detail design reviews and evaluations including technical safety reviews of design, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, risk analysis
• Technology evaluation and process application specifically for Hydrogen, Ammonia and other carriers, including renewable energy interface requirements
• Process optimisation and improvement in energy efficiency and minimising emissions
• Act as Owners engineer and process technical representative for technology providers, engineer consultancies and EPC contractors.
• Able to establish strong working relationships within process, projects, approvals and other engineering disciplines and stakeholders

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree of Engineering, Chemistry, Process or Mechanical or equivalent study
• Industry experience in either energy power generation, industrial chemical processing, oil and gas processing, mineral processing, water treatment or projects involving renewable energy would be highly advantageous
• 20+ years’ experience working in a multi project setting including high level conceptual studies and feasibility studies through to FID, detailed design and execution phase through to commissioning, operation and decommissioning
• Experience running process simulations, heat & mass balances, equipment sizing and specifications, developing PFDs and P&IDs
• Strong data management and manipulation skills, with excellent computer literacy skills
• Exposure to detailed design, construction and commissioning would be advantageous
• Experience with different country standards and requirements for industrial process (hydrogen and ammonia) facilities in design, approvals and operation
• Experience with Major Hazard Facility requirements and Safety cases
• Proficiency or exposure to HYSYS, Phast an advantage

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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