Senior Process Engineer (Water Treatment)

w3associates.com.au ·w3associates.com.au

Location Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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Company

W3 Associates are partnering with a global provider of advanced water treatment and resource recovery solutions, delivering innovative technologies across municipal, industrial, and mining sectors.

The business specialises in the design and delivery of turnkey water treatment and metals recovery plants, supported by proprietary ion exchange systems, polymer technologies, and membrane solutions.

With an international footprint spanning Australia, Asia, and Africa, they are recognised for solving complex water and process challenges through high-performance engineering.


Position

An opportunity exists for a Process Engineer to join a growing team based in Melbourne.

Reporting to the Principal Process Engineer, this role will support the delivery of projects from concept through to commissioning, contributing to the design and implementation of advanced water treatment and resource recovery systems.

This is a technically driven role, offering exposure to both water treatment and mineral processing applications, with involvement across detailed design, commissioning, and optimisation phases.


Key Responsibilities
  • Apply process engineering expertise across detailed design and project delivery phases
  • Prepare key process deliverables including equipment sizing, datasheets, specifications, and process calculations
  • Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, control philosophies, and technical documentation
  • Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of treatment systems
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, codes, and engineering best practices
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure coordinated design and timely delivery of project milestones
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of process design and engineering standards
About You
  • Degree qualified in Chemical, Process, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline
  • Experience delivering process design from concept through to commissioning
  • Proficient in preparing process documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, and design reports
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems
Benefits
  • Opportunity to join a global, purpose-driven organisation
  • Exposure to technically advanced and diverse projects across water treatment and mineral processing
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Ongoing professional development and long-term career growth opportunities
How to Apply

To apply, please follow the link below or contact Chris Hinton or Bradley Hardy for a confidential discussion.

W3 Associates is a specialist recruitment firm focused on the Australian water sector. We partner with water technology companies, engineering consultants, civil contractors, and utilities to connect high-quality professionals with career opportunities across the industry.

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