Project Engineer

Duratec; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Novated lease options

Paid community service leave

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Duratec Kalgoorlie-based role offering local living allowance seeks an engineer to assist with structural steel repair and tank refurbishment projects from planning to close-out.

You will review drawings, plan site works, conduct condition assessments, and provide technical support for welded repairs while coordinating materials, subcontractors and QA/QC records across regional sites.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in mechanical, project or site engineering within mining, heavy industry, steel fabrication, maintenance or remedial construction.
• Practical understanding of structural steel, fabrication and welded repair work.
• Basic knowledge of welding processes, terminology, weld details, WPSs, welder qualifications and inspection requirements.
• Experience with condition assessments, corrosion or defect identification, measurement and technical reporting.
• Experience with tank refurbishment, protective coatings, blast and paint works or asset maintenance will be highly regarded.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and relevant Australian Standards.
• White Card
• Current C-class driver’s licence and willingness to travel to regional project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of structural steel repair and tank refurbishment projects from initial assessment and planning through to close-out.
• Review drawings, specifications and inspection findings, and assist with defining practical repair scopes and methodologies.
• Plan and coordinate site works, personnel, equipment, materials and subcontractors.
• Undertake and document basic condition assessments, including visual inspections, measurements, corrosion and defect identification, and photographic reporting.
• Provide practical technical support for structural steel, fabrication and basic welded repair activities.
• Assist with material take-offs, procurement, RFQ packages and subcontractor engagement.
• Prepare and maintain QA/QC documentation, including ITPs, ITRs, work packs, MDRs, repair records and material traceability documentation
• Coordinate welding quality requirements, including review of applicable WPSs, welder qualifications and inspection records

Skills

Structural steel

Welding basics

Reading drawings

Report writing

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Structural Steel and Tank Refurbishment Projects in Kalgoorlie
• Local Kalgoorlie role with provided local living allowance
• Multi-state presence, market leading contractor
  

THE ROLE

• Assist with the delivery of structural steel repair and tank refurbishment projects from initial assessment and planning through to close-out
• Review drawings, specifications and inspection findings, and assist with defining practical repair scopes and methodologies
• Plan and coordinate site works, personnel, equipment, materials and subcontractors
• Undertake and document basic condition assessments, including visual inspections, measurements, corrosion and defect identification, and photographic reporting
• Provide practical technical support for structural steel, fabrication and basic welded repair activities
• Assist with material take-offs, procurement, RFQ packages and subcontractor engagement
• Prepare and maintain QA/QC documentation, including ITPs, ITRs, work packs, MDRs, repair records and material traceability documentation
• Participate in project, pre-start, planning and progress meetings
• Ensure works comply with project specifications, relevant standards and HSECQ requirements
• Liaise with clients, supervisors, trades, suppliers and subcontractors to resolve technical and delivery issues
• Develop and maintain project schedules, progress trackers, cost forecasts and project reporting
• Coordinate welding quality requirements, including review of applicable WPSs, welder qualifications and inspection records
  

ABOUT YOU

• 2-5 years of experience in mechanical, project or site engineering within mining, heavy industry, steel fabrication, maintenance or remedial construction
• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Practical understanding of structural steel, fabrication and welded repair work
• Basic knowledge of welding processes, terminology, weld details, WPSs, welder qualifications and inspection requirements
• Experience with condition assessments, corrosion or defect identification, measurement and technical reporting
• Experience with tank refurbishment, protective coatings, blast and paint works or asset maintenance will be highly regarded
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and relevant Australian Standards
• White Card
• Current C-class driver’s licence and willingness to travel to regional project sites
• Strong report writing, organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, site teams, trades and subcontractors
• Experience preparing QA/QC documentation, work packs, material take-offs and progress reports
  

THE BENEFITS

• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare, including Telstra Mobile discount
• Novated lease options, through Flare and Paywise
• A day paid community service leave, to give back to your community
• Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership
  

Optional benefits to help you succeed

• Option to purchase up to two weeks of annual leave
• Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
• Salary sacrifice, to superannuation
• Training and study assistance, for career development and professional qualifications
  

Looking after your wellbeing

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
• Paid parental leave
• Dynamic working, where our people are empowered to have more control over their working hours and locations, in line with the needs of the individual, team, project and client
  

ABOUT US

The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions-driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.

Operating across Australia we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.

We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it’s a great time to join the team!

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.