Senior 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.

Senior Process Engineer

Work location: Dawson Road, Perth Airport

Roster: Monday to Friday

Responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Operations team to deliver projects related to hydrogen gas processing and will be required to lead design, risk analyses and onsite install/commissioning.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all related activities are performed in accordance with Australian engineering standards, FFI policies, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environmental requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments. 

Key responsibilities:

• Senior process engineering technology role, support providing process technology solutions, expert advice, and technical support on process design
• Lead the design, sizing and selection of piping and pressure vessels, reactors, condensers, and gas drying systems
• Oversee the process design, simulation, heat & mass balance, process flow diagrams and any required process studies to be undertaken
• Oversee equipment sizing for process requirements, specifications, and data sheets
• Communicating and interfacing effectively with other disciplines, lead contract engineering program, and engage equipment and engineering specialist providers as required
• 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
• Support Manufacturing Ops Team in process improvements by optimizing equipment designs and hence improving production rates
• Prepare & Maintain Technical documentation for production processes
• Participate in the definition of action plans, training of relevant maintenance and production teams, and other support activities during the internal/external process and equipment start-up
• Work closely with Project Engineering Team to deliver project inclusive of design reviews, design signoff, equipment installation & commissioning and whilst meeting project deadlines
• Ensure processes comply with safety and quality standards

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
• 8+ years’ experience designing high pressure gas or liquid gas systems
• Experienced in reactor and high-pressure piping as well as gas drying and deoxygenation
• Experience running process simulations, heat & mass balances, equipment sizing and specifications, developing PFDs and P&IDs
• Experience in Hydrogen production industry would be advantageous
• Experience in detail design reviews and evaluations including technical safety reviews of design, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, risk analysis
• Strong data management and manipulation skills, with excellent computer literacy skills
• Exposure to detailed design, construction and commissioning would be advantageous
• Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone
• Experience working with CAD or 3D modelling

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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