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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Process Design Lead Date: 19 Feb 2026 Location: Mayfield, Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2304 Company: Orica About Orica About the role Were looking for aProcess Design Lead with strong technical foundations to play a key role in delivering safe, highquality process engineering outcomes across capital and sitebased projects at Kooragang Island and beyond. In this role, youll lead process engineering design and assessment activities, support manufacturing improvement initiatives, and provide technical leadership across projects. Youll collaborate closely with site teams, project managers and global technical specialists, while guiding a small team of engineers and managing external design resources. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on safety, performance and longterm asset value in complex manufacturing environments across a number of different process technologies (hydrogen, ammonia, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate emulsion). What you will be doing Lead and conduct process engineering design activities for capital and sitebased projects; Own, prepare and participate in process safety studies, including HAZOP, LOPA and related assessments; Prepare and review key process design deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, mass & energy balances); Define plant and equipment capacity to ensure safe, efficient and compliant outcomes; Guide and support a small team of engineers and manage external design resources; Apply process modelling and sound engineering judgement to optimise designs and support decisionmaking; Support manufacturing sites (as required) with process engineering expertise to ensure ongoing safe and efficient operation. What you will bring A degree in Chemical Engineering (postgraduate study welcomed but not essential) Demonstrated capability in process design, engineering, commissioning or plantbased roles A solid understanding ofprocess safety principles, engineering standards and regulatory requirements Experience contributing tocapital projects or manufacturing improvement initiatives The ability to influence, mentor or guide others through technical expertise Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders What we offer As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home. We respect and value all Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyones contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr