Über diese Process Engineer Stelle bei ACCIONA
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Project Info
ACCIONA is leading the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant in Perth, a $2.8 billion project delivered in alliance with Water Corporation and Jacobs. Stage 1 will produce 150 million litres of drinking water a day for Western Australians. The plant integrates seawater desalination with on-site groundwater treatment, a first for a plant of this scale in WA. Construction is underway, with commissioning targeted for 2028.
About Opportunity
This role supports the commissioning, start-up, performance testing and initial operation of the Alkimos plant. You will work across control room monitoring and field-based troubleshooting, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and operations teams to support a safe, efficient start-up. It suits an engineer looking to build technical, operational and leadership capability on a large-scale water infrastructure project, with genuine exposure to commissioning at a scale few projects in Australia can offer.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop working knowledge of assigned process systems and control logic
- Support safe execution of commissioning activities to spec and procedure
- Collaborate with operators, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation teams
- Conduct system walkdowns, punch listing and completion verification
- Support loop checks, sequence testing and cause-and-effect matrix testing
- Review process trends and data to inform commissioning decisions
- Apply HSSE systems including PTW, LOTO and risk assessments
Required Skills and Competencies
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical, Process or Instrumentation & Control
- Experience commissioning or operating water treatment/desalination plants
- Ability to read and interpret PFDs, P&IDs and control philosophies
- Working knowledge of SCADA or DCS control systems
- Willingness to be fully site-based for the commissioning phase
What We Offer
At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
