Pacific People Solutions are very pleased to partner with our valued client, Alpha HPA, to source a Senior Process Engineer for their site in Gladstone.
Alpha HPA is an ASX-listed speciality metals and materials company. You will be working as part of a low environmental impact sustainable business, committed to supporting decarbonisation technologies with their innovative refining process.
This exceptional opportunity will see the successful candidate providing supervision & guidance to the Process Engineers throughout the design, development and operational phases of their Stage 2 HPA First Project.
The HPA First facility will be one of the largest single HPA refineries in the world & will create a number of full time jobs in the operational phase and over 300 jobs during construction.
You will also be tasked with streamlining processes for cost-effectiveness and repeatability as well as designing and implementing process changes. You will serve as technical lead on assigned projects and be responsible for conducting risk assessments, studies and experiments to identify the root cause of quality problems.
This role will be critical in providing direction to the Process Engineers & Operational Teams with regards to practices, procedures and techniques to optimise production processes from inception through to start up and certification.
The Senior Process Engineer will report directly to the Technical Manager and will work closely with their operations & leadership team team as well as Contractors & Consultants.
This role will require an experienced Senior Process Engineer who is capable of solving practical problems & leading a small team of Process Engineers.
We would be really pleased to receive your application should you possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering
- 8+ years’ experience in manufacturing/minerals processing
- RPEQ certification (preferred)
- Capable of handling multiple tasks effectively & capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Good understanding of control systems & processes and experience with industrial safe procedures & practices
- Operational experience on a Major Hazardous Facility will be highly regarded.
- High energy, self-motivated with a proactive & resilient attitude
- Capable of working independently with exceptional interpersonal skills
About Alpha HPA
Alpha HPA Production Facility is the application of the company’s licensed Smart SX technology to produce a range of high purity aluminium products, most notably their Ultra High Purity Alumina, Ultra High Purity Precursors and Ultra Boehmite.
These products will provide the raw materials used by leading decarbonisation growth industries including LED lighting and lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
That's just what we do, this is who we are:
- We’re a team of collaborators and hard workers who look out for one another. Everyone is encouraged to challenge and contribute to the way we work.
- We’re a company that’s investing in improving our community through the way we operate.
- We’re a group of leaders who listen and act. We want to make sure our employees can create a better life for themselves and their families.
- But most of all, we’re agents in a culture of continuous improvement. We are always looking to improve.
If this sounds like a culture you would want to be a part of, we would be really pleased to receive your application via the link below.
Alternatively, should you wish to discuss this role in more detail please contact Margaret O’Malley at Pacific People Solutions on
+61 7 3185 8722 or via email to
margaret@pacificpeoplesolutions.com.