Process Design Engineer

BH-290540
  • To be advised
  • New Zealand Northland Northland
  • Permanent
  • Manufacturing
Process Design Engineer
Renewables sector

Why move to the Far North region – Why not?

The site is based close to Kaitaia, and while this is remote, it is in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand, with beautiful beaches, affordable housing, it is a brilliant place to raise a family, it has no traffic queues, it has a relaxed lifestyle and some of the best fishing in the world.

We will consider candidates across NZ for this permanent role, however, if you are not based already in the far north then it is a requirement to permanently relocate for this position.

Escape the ‘rat race’ of traffic woes, living costs and make the move now!

NES are proud to be exclusively working with a client based in the far north, who are looking for a Process Engineer to support the construction of a new processing facility from the design side. This is an exciting new frontier, our client has completed a demonstration plant, proving concept of their processing technology, and are now ready to push forward with the first stage of construction of their phase 1 plant.

Commencing in early 2025, you will provide design work to support existing operations, their demonstration plant, their new and future plant builds and provide both design and process improvement work. You will have experience in a similar capacity, either from a consultancy design side of your career or directly supporting industrial plant projects (must have full design experience). Due to the nature of the processing plant, experience with projects from the Oil & Gas, Chemical Manufacturing or Mining industries would be ideal.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Provide design services to existing and future plant construction and operations including modifications to meet specialised client requirements and design of experiment methodology,
  • Develop technical expertise in manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve safety, cost position, quality and/ or capacity,
  • Troubleshoot daily process operational issues with both operations and maintenance,
  • Provide relevant reporting to management and key stakeholders as required.

You have had at least 3-4 years of design within a consultancy type role backed and/ or operational plant experience this would assist especially around the design and design evaluation of various parts of their specialised project work. A strong practical engineering acumen will also see you succeed in this role.

Having strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide array of internal and external parties is required, as well as having high attention to detail and strong organisational skills. You will also be required to manage various aspects of projects from design through to commissioning of plant at different levels of scale

You will need to be driven and flexible as being a younger and innovative company, they need everyone to chip in and assist in responsibilities that may not be directly under your job scope.

This is a fantastic long-term career opportunity with an innovative and technologically leading company! This is a genuine and fantastic opportunity to become a strategic part of this company working on world first technology and processes.

Please do not apply if you do not have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand or if you need to be working for an Accredited Employer.

Please apply for this permanent position with an updated CV and Covering Letter or for a confidential discussion and further details please contact Bruce at NES Fircroft on 021 247 7311.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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