Project Engineer

Alchemy Recruitment is currently working alongside a successful natural energy resource provider who is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to assist them at their open cut coal mine in the Northern Territory.
  
Known for their diversity in culture by employing the industry’s best, they genuinely believe and demonstrate that their people are their greatest asset and reward generously.

Multiple roles:

  • Structural Integrity Project Engineer 
  • Electrical (HV) Project Engineer
  • SMP/Mech Project Engineer 

DUTIES REQUIRED IN THIS ROLE:

  • Plan, coordinate and prepare project deliverables required to initiate, develop and execute assigned projects related to surface infrastructure
  • Manage the design process and oversee external stakeholders
  • Design through to execution of structural projects related to general mine infrastructure
  • Technically challenge the Engineering Consultant(s) to ensure lean, fit for purpose and safe engineering solutions without jeopardizing project progress
  • Identification and standardisation of the appropriate engineering standards for the program scope to drive lean, fit for purpose and safe design
  • Managing Internal engineering documents
  • Work with key stakeholders to achieve project deliverables
  • Identification of improvement initiatives to increase capital efficiency, productivity, and safety
  • Safety in Design (SiD) processes management
  • Organisation and management of technical governance and assurance processes;
  • Management of engineering processes

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in project delivery within a brownfield mining environment or heavy industry (i.e oil & gas, rail, power utilities etc.
  • Tertiary qualification in a engineering discipline (ie. Mechanical, Electrical or Structural)
  • CPEng qualification
  • Previous experience working on detailed design (ideal)
  • Significant design experience and knowledge of structural integrity OR mech/SMP OR electrical design processes and relevant standards
  • Background in hard rock mining specifically zinc-lead (ideal) 
  • The ability to manage the engineering design process and prepare project deliverables including; scope of work, specifications, execution plans, cost estimates and schedule.
  • Ability to critically review designs and work collaboratively with external consultants
  • Construction and commissioning experience is highly regarded
  • Experience in or familiarity with project/contractor management systems will be advantageous
  • Previous experience working in a matrix functional organization is highly desirable.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills will be critical to success
  • Strong focus on safety

In return, you can expect:
This is an ongoing contract position that will be based in the Northern Territory with a leading mining giant. There is a generous hourly rate along, excellent camp and office facilities and work with a close knit team. Travel included from Darwin. FIFO to Darwin from any major airport at own expenses (only 11-12 times a year due to roster rotation). This is a great option when you are only required to work half the year and still take home an excellent take home package (providing the ultimate work-life balance). 
  
Alchemy Recruitment is a registered and proud preferred industry employer for Women, and we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.
  
For further information please contact Doug on:
M. 0401 197 401

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