Mechanical Project Engineer

North West Queensland; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Safety-focused culture

Career development

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer based in Regional Queensland to drive delivery of mechanical works on a major mine development in Cloncurry. This site-based role operates on a 2/1 roster with travel from Brisbane.

Reporting to the Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer, you will coordinate mechanical scopes, ensure compliance with specifications, safety standards, and schedules, and liaise with civil and electrical teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a mechanical project engineering role
• Experience delivering fixed plant, structural/mechanical, or piping installation on heavy industrial sites

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical scope including installation; liaise with civil/electrical disciplines.
• Review mechanical design docs, drawings and specs.
• Coordinate subcontractors to deliver safely, on program and to spec.
• Prepare/ manage mechanical work packages (scopes, procurement, schedules).
• Liaise with client representatives, engineers, designers and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, cost and quality against targets.
• Identify and manage risks, variations and changes in scope.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and HSE requirements.
• Contribute to construction methodologies and ITPs.
• Participate in site safety inductions and toolbox talks.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Document control systems

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Mechanical Project Engineer based in Regional Queensland.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our project delivery team delivering hybrid power on a major mine development project in Cloncurry, Regional Queensland. This is a site-based role working a 2/1 roster, with travel arranged from Brisbane.

Reporting to the Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of mechanical works packages, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to be pivotal in the delivery of a land mark Renewable Power Project
• Competitive compensation – Base Salary + Site Uplift + Super +Bonus
• Safety-focused culture
• A range of career development opportunities
  

What you’ll do as Mechanical Project Engineer;

• Manage and coordinate mechanical scope of works, including structural/mechanical infrastructure installation, piping, generators and associated fuel systems. Liaise and coordinate with other disciplines (civil, electrical etc.).
• Review and interpret mechanical design documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors and mechanical trades to ensure works are delivered safely, on program, and to specification.
• Prepare and manage mechanical work packages, including scopes of work, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Liaise with client representatives, engineers, designers and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on progress, cost, and quality against project targets.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations, and changes in scope.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including liaison with commissioning engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, engineering codes, and site-specific HSE requirements.
• Contribute to the development of construction methodologies and ITPs for mechanical works.
• Participate in site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required.
  

You are:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Degree or Advanced Diploma)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a mechanical project engineering role within construction, mining, or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering fixed plant, structural/mechanical, or piping installation works on greenfield or brownfield sites desirable.
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards and mechanical safety requirements (lifting, pressure equipment, isolation procedures).
• Experience working with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects highly regarded.
• Proficient in MS Office and document control systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver's license; willingness to travel and work FIFO/DIDO on a 2/1 roster initially (subject to change).
• Current Construction Induction (White Card); mine-specific site inductions can be completed prior to start.

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