Engineering Lead - Projects (Mining)

Whitehaven Coal; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Brisbane

DIDO options

Local residential options

Competitive salary with salary-sacrif-

Novated leases

26 weeks parental leave

Employee referral bonus $4,000

Employee discounts on groceries, fuel,

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Whitehaven is seeking an experienced and results-driven Engineering Lead - Projects to join the Daunia operation and oversee the delivery of a diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary projects that support operational success.

Reporting to the Superintendent - Engineering & Technology, you’ll provide strategic leadership, technical oversight and project governance across the full project lifecycle, leading a team of Project Managers and engineers to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes while

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering with S123 and G2 competencies and mining experience.
• Proven track record delivering multidisciplinary projects in mining.
• Strong leadership for project teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers and engineering professionals.
• Oversee planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects from concept to handover.
• Provide strategic direction on planning, budgeting, scheduling and execution to meet objectives.
• Drive governance, risk management, contractor performance and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure delivery is safe, efficient and compliant with environmental and statutory requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Whitehaven is seeking an experienced and results-driven Engineering Lead - Projects to join the Daunia operation and oversee the delivery of a diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary projects that support operational success.

Reporting to the Superintendent - Engineering & Technology, you’ll provide strategic leadership, technical oversight and project governance across the full project lifecycle, leading a team of Project Managers and engineers to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes while