Process Engineer

We're looking for a skilled Process Engineer to drive innovation and efficiency in our paper manufacturing operations. Bring your expertise in chemical processes and continuous improvement to a company committed to sustainability and excellence. Be part of a collaborative team where your ideas make a real impact

• Be part of an innovative team that values collaboration and growth.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
• Take advantage of Career growth opportunities

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia's leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the world's most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut, providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand, where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.

Role Details

Reporting to the Senior Process Engineer and working closely with the production team, the Process Engineer (Chemicals) will be responsible for the maximization of production quality, uptime, and speed through chemical engineering processes. Your key objectives for this role will be to ensure a high-quality paper product and minimise chemical downtime in our paper mill, located in Smithfield, VIC.

What you'll do

• Uphold Visy safety standards at all times, ensuring compliance with procedures and identifying and addressing hazards to ensure safe mill operations
• Daily monitoring and management of chemicals and chemical levels, including inventory of consumables and equipment in the mill
• Manage chemical budgets and related KPIs, including raising purchase orders when required
• Troubleshoot chemical dosing systems and arrange resources for maintenance
• Providing technical assistance and optimising dosing systems to achieve performance and efficiency
• Conduct regular and random testing of paper to meet quality requirements, stay up to date with the latest chemical data, and update theSDS
• Work closely with production, sourcing chemicals, and providing support during regular maintenance and major shutdowns, including when rostered on-call
• Manage relationships with chemical suppliers to understand the chemicals used and chemical dosing systems
• Ensure compliance with safe chemical usage, storage, and handling as per applicable standards (including Australian standards and site standards)

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's in chemical engineering or science equivalent
• 0 - 5 years post-grad experience or recent graduate with internship experience in a FMCG manufacturing, paper & pulp mill, heavy industrial, or oil and gas environment (preferred)
• Ability to optimise chemical usage and cost control
• Experience in testing and process monitoring chemical systems in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to analyse, troubleshoot, and problem solve chemical systems
• High level communication skills and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, flexible, and team focused with a continuous improvement mindset
• Highly organised and strong planning skills

What you'll love when you join us

• Sustainability:
  Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
• Supportive Environment:
  Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
• Career Growth:
  Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future

• This role is only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with
  full working rights
  .
• You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria, which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
• Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.