Location: Sydney, NSW (Sydney Terminal)
Work Type: Full Time, 1-Year Fixed Term Contract
Are you a skilled Project Engineer looking for your next challenge? Vopak Terminals Australia is seeking a Project Engineer (CAPEX) to join our team for a 1-year fixed-term contract. Based at our Sydney Terminal, you will take the reins on an exciting capital asset project, driving specialized engineering solutions from design through to flawless execution and commissioning.
Reporting directly to the Engineering and Technical Manager, you will serve as a key individual contributor, managing interdisciplinary engineering tasks, overseeing contract service providers, and ensuring our "Zero Harm" safety culture is upheld at every stage.
Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will lead complex engineering workflows and maintain tight project controls to deliver the project safely, on time, and within budget:
Engineering & Solutions Design: Lead process design, establish feasibility testing, and conduct crucial field inspections to ensure regulatory and structural integrity.
Project & Contract Management: Execute deliverables against the project management plan and manage day-to-day relationships with external contractors.
Project Controls & Budgeting: Track commitments and actual costs against the approved CAPEX budget, manage schedule milestones (using MS Project/Primavera P6), and provide transparent progress reporting.
HSSE Leadership: Enforce strict adherence to Permit to Work (PTW) systems and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) to achieve a TRIR of 0 on your managed site.
Quality & Commissioning: Ensure zero critical technical punches or system failures during commissioning and the initial 90 days of asset operation.
To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong mix of technical expertise, heavy industrial experience, and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Civil/Structural). PMP certification or professional chartership is highly desirable.
Industrial Experience: 5 to 10+ years of project engineering experience within heavy industrial facilities (e.g., bulk liquid storage terminals, oil & gas, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing).
CAPEX Track Record: Proven experience executing capital asset projects valued anywhere from $500k to $10M+.
Asset Expertise: Strong technical familiarity with industrial assets, including API storage tanks, piping networks, pumps, rotating equipment, and utility systems.
Technical Skills: Complete competence in project schedule management, costing/budgeting, and interpreting HSE compliance systems.
Soft Skills: Strong negotiation skills, a knack for managing complex information, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
At Vopak, we live by our core values of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage. We offer a transparent, high-performance environment where your safety, integrity, and continuous capability development are fully supported. If you are ready to make an impact on a major Sydney terminal asset, we want to hear from you.
How to ApplyReady to take on this exciting 1-year project? Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant CAPEX project experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Civil/Structural)
- PMP certification or professional chartership
- 5 to 10+ years project engineering experience within heavy industrial facilities (bulk liquid terminals, oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing)
- Proven experience executing CAPEX projects valued $500k to $10M+
- Technical familiarity with API storage tanks, piping networks, pumps, rotating equipment, and utility systems
- Competence in project schedule management, costing/budgeting, and interpreting HSE compliance systems
- Experience using MS Project or Primavera P6 for schedule management
- Strong negotiation, information-management, and communication skills
- Experience enforcing Permit to Work systems and Job Safety Analyses and leading HSSE to achieve TRIR targets
- Ability to work on-site at the Sydney Terminal (Sydney, NSW)
What We Do
At ports around the world, we provide storage and infrastructure solutions for vital products that enrich everyday life. These products include liquids and gases that provide energy for homes and businesses, chemicals for manufacturing products, and edible oils for cooking. For all of these, our worldwide network of terminals supports the global flow of supply and demand. For more than 400 years, Vopak has been at the forefront of fundamental transformations. With a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency, we create new connections and opportunities that drive progress. Now more than ever, our talented people are applying this mindset to support the energy transition. Together with our partners and customers, we are accelerating the development of infrastructure solutions for hydrogen, ammonia, CO₂, long-duration energy storage, and low-carbon feedstocks – paving the way to a more sustainable future. Would you like to join our company? Click on "Jobs" or visit the following websites to see the opportunities we have for you. Global: careersatvopak.com Netherlands: werkenbijvopak.nl
