Senior Operations Process Engineer (Queensland)

About Seqwater Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland. As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie. As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we’re embracing recent technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind. Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in our vision, Water for Life, our promise – Safe for Life, and our values of integrity, respect, care and courage that shape everything we do. You’ll be working on some of the most high‑profile water infrastructure projects in the industry, helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come. About Your Opportunity As the Senior Operations Process Engineer, you will provide deep technical knowledge and subject‑matter expertise to the development and optimisation of Operations documentation and associated process, engineering and controlled documentation as part of the Operations Transformation Programme. You will focus on developing and maintaining comprehensive operation manuals and associated technical engineering documentations (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Function Descriptions Part A and B, Cause and Effect Matrix and the Master Alarm List) that drive operational excellence, safety and compliance across Seqwater’s diverse water infrastructure. You will lead the technical inputs for the projects and have responsibility for the review and development in accordance with Seqwater standards and policies, legislative and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will lead strategic identification and implementation of opportunities for improvement of existing methodologies and governance in consultation with key stakeholders and the OTP Delivery Lead. Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist advice in the technical development, review and optimisation of Operations Manuals, Functional Descriptions (Part A and B), Standard Operating Procedures and P&IDs; for water treatment plants, bulk water supply networks, water quality management facilities and related infrastructure.
- Drive analysis of plant processes, performance data and operational practices to inform documentation and support operational improvements.
- Manage engagement with technical specialists in process and control systems engineering to meet programme requirements.
- Collaborate across operations, maintenance and technical writing teams to produce accurate and practical manuals and controlled documentation aligned with Seqwater standards and industry best practice.
- Identify and implement process optimisation opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Prepare and validate process engineering design deliverables for Operations documentation, including process descriptions, process flow diagrams, P&IDs;, Cause and Effect and Master Alarm Lists. The role is inherently site based (water treatment plant, network pipelines and water quality management facilities), requires a valid C class driver’s licence and the ability to participate in an on‑call roster during significant water quality events. About You To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in Chemical, Process, Control Systems or Environmental Engineering (mandatory) with significant demonstrated experience and knowledge.
- Current active RPEQ registration or the ability to acquire one in a discipline relevant to the position would be highly desired.
- Significant experience in water treatment process design, operation or optimisation.
- Expert‑level understanding of operations processes, documentation, standards and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence and persuade.
- Practical knowledge and experience in the design, commissioning and operation of water treatment processes, including technical reviews and hazard risk management. Contract Details This position will be offered as a 1‑year fixed‑term contract until 30th June 2027 with a salary range from $149,648.11 to $162,324.62 (depending on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation. Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. People with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible; each application will be considered on its merits. To Apply Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button. Applications close 11:55PM AEST Sunday 7th June 2026. For further information email enquiries to . Please note applications cannot be accepted via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r7r1d