Process Engineer
Pyrocal | Toowoomba, Queensland
Full time | Permanent
About Pyrocal
Be part of a team delivering practical solutions to waste and resource recovery challenges.
Pyrocal is an Australian-owned engineering and technology company based in Toowoomba. We design, manufacture and operate carbonisation equipment for biomass and biosolids, transforming waste into valuable products, sequestering carbon and supporting the removal of harmful contaminants such as PFAS.
Our Continuous Carbonisation Technology has been commercially available since 2014 and has been deployed across eight countries. As demand grows, Pyrocal is expanding its engineering and project delivery capability.
About the role
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Process Engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, consultants, technicians and subcontractors to support the design, delivery and after-sales support of Pyrocal’s commercial systems.
This is a hands-on role with involvement across research and development, feedstock trials, process design, commissioning, client support and ongoing plant operations.
Key responsibilities
Support research and development to optimise Pyrocal’s Continuous Carbonisation Technology.
Conduct feedstock trials at Pyrocal’s R&D facility and prepare reports for clients and regulatory authorities.
Prepare process engineering deliverables, including mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, equipment lists, process descriptions and commissioning documentation.
Contribute to engineering activities, interdisciplinary interfaces and HAZOP studies.
Participate in on-site and remote commissioning as part of a commissioning team.
Provide operational support for Pyrocal’s biochar production facility.
Provide technical and operational support to customers.
Support marketing activities with technical information and input.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A Bachelor of Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualification recognised by Engineers Australia.
RPEQ status, or working towards registration.
Around five years’ experience in process engineering across design, project delivery or plant operations.
Experience preparing process deliverables, including mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets and process descriptions.
Experience participating in HAZOPs and other risk assessments.
Hands-on commissioning or plant start-up experience.
Strong technical writing skills, including reports for clients and regulators.
Strong Excel skills for engineering calculations.
A current Australian Class C driver licence.
A current passport, or the ability to obtain one.
Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
Experience with thermal processes such as pyrolysis, gasification, combustion, kilns or dryers will be highly regarded. Knowledge of biosolids, PFAS, biomass waste treatment, environmental approvals and emissions testing will also be an advantage.
You will be self-motivated, adaptable, practical and comfortable working in a growing company where priorities can change. You will also have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and safety in design.
Why join Pyrocal?
Work across the full project lifecycle, from R&D and process design through to commissioning and client support.
Contribute to practical waste recovery, biochar and carbon removal solutions with real environmental outcomes.
Join a growing Australian technology company with domestic and international project exposure.
Work in Toowoomba, a thriving regional city offering a strong balance of career opportunity and lifestyle.
Position details
Employment type: Full time
Location: Toowoomba, Queensland
Reports to: Technical Manager
Travel: Domestic and international travel will be required for commissioning, client support and other project activities, including extended periods on site.
Other requirements: Operational support for Pyrocal’s biochar production facility, including on-call support when required.
How to apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume/CV to [email protected] by 30 November 2026.
Pyrocal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value integrity, accountability, adaptability and a commitment to delivering practical solutions for our customers.