Process Engineer

Australia, Queensland, Australia • Posted June 01, 2026

Job Type: Full time
Location: Australia, Queensland
Posted: June 01, 2026
Category: Engineers
Application Deadline: July 11, 2026

Role Description

Process Engineer / Plant Metallurgist

  • Hands-on operational role embedded within in front-line processing teams
  • Suited to plant metallurgists who enjoy field work, not just desk-based analysis
  • Excellent career development opportunity within a global company
  • Residential role, enjoy a coastal lifestyle in beautiful Weipa, Far North Queensland and dynamic work environment
  • Permanent opportunity working a 9-day fortnight
  • 2 Opportunities currently available;
    – 1 x Amrun (Southern Operations)
    – 1 x Weipa (Northern Operations)
     

About the role
 

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
 

We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer / Plant Metallurgist to work directly with operations and maintenance teams to improve plant performance, availability, and reliability.
 

This is not a design, EPCM, or consulting role...

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