Engineering Project Manager

We're Hiring Immediately – Join the OLEOLOGY Team today

Must Live within 30-minute commute of Henderson WA, 6166

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Perth. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in process or mechanical engineering, a proven record in managing multidisciplinary projects, and a strong passion for innovation and technical excellence. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing OLEOLOGY treatment systems, ensuring they meet client expectations and performance standards.

Key Objectives of the Role

• Lead Project delivery and execution

• Maximize project efficiency, technical accuracy, and profitability from design to delivery.

• Define and manage project scope, specifications, budgets, and schedules.

• Coordinate cross-functional engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

• Maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards.

• Deliver projects on time and on budget with exceptional attention to technical detail and client satisfaction.

• Working with and introducing World Leading Advanced Technology

• Water treatment

• Enhanced Oil recovery
• Mercury Removal
• Waste reduction
• Water Recycling

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Engineering to establish project objectives, design parameters, data collection methods, and performance standards in line with OLEOLOGY's engineering policies.

• Support the design and development of OLEOLOGY treatment systems – including 2D/3D layouts, process flow diagrams (PFDs), and P&IDs.

• Oversee procurement and ensure timely acquisition of materials, components, and subcontracted services.

• Coordinate fabrication, assembly, and testing of treatment systems, ensuring all works align with engineering drawings and specifications.

• Assist in commissioning, performance testing, and operational handover to clients.

• Track project progress using company CRM and project management tools; prepare periodic progress and cost reports.

• Identify and manage project risks, schedule deviations, and budget variances, and communicate corrective actions proactively.

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, and quality assurance records.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including the Technical, Commissioning, and Operations departments, to ensure system integration and performance objectives are achieved.

• Ensure projects meet OLEOLOGY's safety, environmental, and compliance standards under ISO and relevant Australian regulations.

• Participate in client meetings, project reviews, and technical discussions to resolve engineering or field issues.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the innovation of treatment processes and system designs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent).

• Minimum 15 years' experience in project engineering, project management, or system design – ideally within water treatment, process plant, or industrial equipment sectors.

• Proven experience in field management, fabrication supervision, and commissioning of engineering systems.

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar 2D/3D CAD tools.

• Excellent understanding of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), process flow diagrams, and mechanical layouts.

• Familiarity with ECR/ECO processes and configuration management.

• Demonstrated understanding of compliance standards, QA/QC procedures, and HSE requirements in engineering projects.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, manage contractors, and liaise effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel interstate and internationally (within the Asia-Pacific region, including Malaysia) as required.

• Must have the ability to deliver advanced technology into very diverse market sectors: Oil & Gas, Waste & Landfill – wastewater & leachate, Industrial Water Treatment, Recycling, Agriculture, Toxic Contaminant removal including

• BTEX

• PFAS
• Mercury
• The proven ability to demonstrate to clients benefits from implementation of advanced technology, across E S G.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered status (or working towards).

• Experience in water treatment, PFAS removal, filtration, or environmental remediation systems.

• Familiarity with PLC/automation interfaces and performance monitoring systems.

• Experience with database design, data logging, or engineering documentation systems.

• Knowledge of Australian Standards (AS), ISO quality management, and environmental compliance frameworks.

Why Join Our Team?

• Be a part of Australia's fastest-growing water treatment environmental services company
• Variety - Work across multiple market sectors Oil& Gas, Mining, Marine, Ground Water, Industrial Waste
• Innovation - work with leading-edge international technology
• Strong & close-knit team
• Clean and Safe work environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Full-time position

The role would ideally suit a candidate looking for a change to a stable company with a varied role in a dynamic and expanding industry.

To be shortlisted, please include the following code OPL118 in your application to