Mining Project Engineer: Refurbishment & Upgrades

Engineeringtradesaustralia; Norseman; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on site

Accommodation on site

Travel paid

Job summary

We are seeking experienced Project Engineers with Mechanical and Structural disciplines for refurbishment, upgrade, and recommissioning of a gold processing plant at Lake Johnston, Western Australia. Contract role with an 8 on / 6 off roster, DIDO pool car travel, meals and accommodation on site.

The project covers refurbishment and upgrade of structural steel, piping, platework, conveyors, mills, and process equipment, with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of on-site experience.
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Structural).
• Proven experience delivering mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong experience in brownfield refurbishment, shutdowns, plant upgrades, or capital projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and full Australian working rights.
• Current National Police Clearance.
• Ability to pass a Pre Employment Medical.

Responsibilities

• Managing project delivery to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals.
• Plan and coordinate engineering and construction activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and short-term work plans.
• Prepare scopes of work, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate fabrication, site installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Implement QA systems, including ITPs, quality inspections, NCR management, and handover documentation.
• Monitor progress and resolve technical issues.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, engineering, and client requirements.

Skills

On-site experience

Communications

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Structural)

Job description

We are seeking experienced Project Engineers with Mechanical and Structural disciplines for refurbishment, upgrade, and recommissioning of a gold processing plant at Lake Johnston, Western Australia. Contract role with an 8 on / 6 off roster, DIDO pool car travel, meals and accommodation on site.

The project covers refurbishment and upgrade of structural steel, piping, platework, conveyors, mills, and process equipment, with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.