BACKGROUND
Xenon Engineering is an Australian-owned engineering solutions provider specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of industrial processing plants, automated production lines, and bespoke machinery. We are leaders in combustion-based systems and experts in emissions control and pollution reduction technologies.
Since our inception in 2006 (registered as Xenon Engineering in 2023), we have delivered high-value engineering projects across manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, chemical processing, and waste management sectors. Our multidisciplinary, hands-on approach ensures that projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Led by our Founder and Principal Consultant, Ben May, Xenon Engineering has a proven track record of managing complex projects from concept to commissioning—consistently on time and within budget.
Mission Statement
At Xenon Engineering, we design, build, and commission automated machinery, chemical process systems, and waste-to-energy plants that solve complex industrial and environmental challenges. By combining practical engineering with innovation and early collaboration, we deliver sustainable, high-performance solutions—on time, to scope, and within budget.
Vision Statement
To be the preferred engineering partner for industry—trusted for our autoclave systems, complex process plants, and smart automation solutions that enhance operational performance and support a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Core Values
- Respect – We build strong relationships based on trust, integrity, and accountability.
- Ethics First – We never compromise on doing what’s right for our clients, our team, or the planet.
- Practical Engineering – We focus on real-world, workable solutions with lasting impact.
- Innovation & Creativity – We challenge convention and apply best practices to solve problems smarter.
- Environmental Responsibility – We design for efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental improvement.
- Delivery Discipline – We deliver what we said, for the price we said, in the time frame we said.
- Continuous Learning – We evolve through experience and never make the same mistake twice.
SERVICES
Fluid Power Systems
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Design
- Determination of flow and pressure requirements
- Engineering calculations
- Hydraulic logic design
- Sizing of actuators valving and piping
- Size of actuators valves and piping
- Air compressor plant
- Instrument air plant
- Hydraulic power packs
- Custom valves and actuators
- Circuit Design and drafting
- Documenting Specification of Components
- Bill of materials generation
- Determination of recommended spare parts
- Structural engineering of frames, supports and mounting points for actuators
- Supply and/or installation of actuators, valves, hoses, pipes and fittings
- Construction
- Manufacture and assembly of cabinets, components and systems
- Rigid pipe and flexible hose installation and termination
- Field / Onsite labour
- Commissioning
- Greenfield & Brownfield plant
- Fault Diagnosis & Repair
- Optimization and process improvement
Mechanical Engineering
- Design
- Production lines
- Time and Motion Studies
- Automated Special Purpose Machinery for manufacturing and assembly
- Support Structures and frames for plant equipment and machinery
- Drivetrain and power transmission
- Pressure Vessels, Blow down vessels and Autoclaves
- Pumps and vacuum generation
- 3D modelling and assemblies
- 2D drafting
- Engineeering calculations (ie torque, force, stress, deflection etc)
- Construction
- Metal Fabrication
- Fitting and Machining
- Manufacture and assembly work
- Field / Onsite labour
- Commissioning
- Greenfield & Brownfield plant
- Fault Diagnosis
- Optimisation and process improvement
- Static Structures
Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Instrumentation & Control
- Design
- Robotics
- Servo Systems
- Automation Systems
- Actuators
- Tooling
- Enclosures and guarding
- Instrument and Component Selection
- Manufacture
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Determination and documentation of
- Functional Description and control narrative
- Cause and Effect Matrix
- Alarms and Interlocks
- Inspection Test Plans
- Programmable Logic Controllers “PLC” for Process Control
- Programmable Safety Controllers “SPLC” for Safety Systems
- Component Selection
- Logic Programming
- Structured Text
- Ladder
- Function block
- Sequential Flow Chart
- State Machine
- Visual Basic for Applications
- CiCode
- C
- Statement List
- Graphical Programming
- Modes
- Industrial Computers, 19″ Racks, UPS and Hardware
- Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition “SCADA”
- Mimic screens
- Setpoint screen design
- Genie and Super Genie design
- Reporting
- Trending
- Control Loops
- PI / PID
- Cascading/voting PI/PID for complex processes
- 2D Look up Table (via PLC and SCADA)
- 3D automotive style calibration tables (via PLC and SCADA)
- Electrical
- Relay Logic
- Panel Layout
- Panel Wiring
- Field Wiring
- Max Demand
- Cable Schedule
- Drafting of Electrical drawings
- Safety Systems including guarding compliant to AS4024
- Documenting Specification of Components
- Bill of materials generation
- Determination of recommended spare parts
Process Engineering
- Design
- Heat and Mass Balance
- Process Flow Diagrams
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
- Selection of process equipment
- Pipelines
- Combustion Systems
- Stack Emissions pollution control and reduction
- Component Supply and/or Installation
- Process Valves
- Process Valve Pneumatic Actuators
- Process Valve/pneumatic Actuator feedback modules (visual and/or electrical)
- Pneumatic valves for pneumatic actuators
- Process Valve, Process Valve pneumatic actuator, process valve/ pneumatic actuator feedback module, pneumatic valve and solenoid assemblies
- Instruments
- Hoses, pipes and fittings
- Commissioning, Fault Diagnosis and Repairs
- Systems
- Process Plants
- Manufacturing and production lines
- Optimisation and process improvement
Projects
- Front End Engineering Development
- Determining detailed project scopes
- Develop project roles and responsibilities matrices
- Forecast project costs
- Engineer, Procure & Construct a project in accordance with the agreed scope, agreed budget and required time frame in both greenfield and brownfield existing operations where plant shutdowns must be minimised
- Lead workshop for operational planning during periods of project construction that effect plant production/operation to ensure and maintain business continuity.
- Manage key stakeholder engagements in project scope
- Manage engineering to design process plants, items of plant and machinery
- Conduct Design and Peer reviews, manage peer reviews from external parties
- Mentor, train and supervise engineers and tradespeople (office and on site)
- Management of project contracts, procurement and project administration, track deliverables, expected total project expenditure and provide accurate cash flow forecasts
- Management of construction, commissioning, documentation and handover to operations/production
- Traditional and Agile Project Management
- Design, Manufacture, Factory Acceptance Testing, Installation, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing
Waste Combustion / Waste to Energy Systems
- Design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and process optimisation of:
- Combustion chambers
- Thermal Oxidizers
- Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers
- Heat exchange systems
- Aqueous and hydrocarbon based liquid waste injection systems
- Quench Towers
- Reagent Injection and pneumatic conveyance systems
- Wet & Dry Scrubbing Systems
- Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems
- Air Pollution Control and reduction/abatement systems
- Selective Non Catalytic Reduction Systems
- Control loops
- Interlocks
- Reverse Engineering
Autoclave Systems
- Design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and process optimisation of:
- Aquaculture
- Waste decontamination
- Composite curing
- Timber treatment
- Chemical process
- Food Sterilization
Pressure Vessels & Chemical Reactors
- Design
- Manufacturers Design Reports
- Manufacture
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Design Registration
- Item of Plant Registration
INDUSTRIES WE SERVICE
Industries
- Aquaculture
- Automotive
- Chemical Process
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Contracting
- Food
- Healthcare
- Industrial Machinery
- Infrastructure
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Professional Services
- Scientific Services
- Technical Services
- Waste
- Water Treatment
