Project Engineer

North West Queensland; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided from Brisbane or Town

2/1 roster

Full camp accommodation

FIFO & DIDO

Career development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Thiess is recruiting a Project Engineer - Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) for the Eva Copper Mine Project in North West Queensland. You will provide on-site engineering support, coordinate subcontractors, and manage quality and safety in alignment with design drawings and schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 3+ years in civil construction/infrastructure projects, and FIFO experience. Strong communication and contract-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in civil construction/infrastructure projects; minimum 3 years in mining FIFO/NPI environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage at all levels.
• Knowledge of OHS regulations, quality requirements and construction processes.
• Hold or able to obtain Supervisory tickets S1,S2,S3.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure work aligns with design drawings, specs and schedule.
• Commercially manage subcontractors as head Contractor.
• Prepare monthly claim assessments with Senior Project Engineer.
• Perform QA inspections and witness Hold Points in ITPs.
• Provide daily progress reports and manage site safety and Hazards.
• Support contract management tasks and quality audits.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with project standards.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Quality inspections

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Thiess is currently recruiting a Project Engineer - Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) for our Eva Copper Mine Project, located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People, 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry and 95 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa., Reporting to the Superintendent- NPI, you will provide onsite construction engineering support ensuring the safe execution of the Project., * Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure work is carried out in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and scheduled dates.

* Commercially manage subcontractors as head Contractor.

* Monthly claim assessments/review with the Senior Project Engineer.

* Perform quality management representative including witness and hold points for contractors Inspection Test Plans (ITP's)

* Answering Contractor RFI's

* Escalation of technical queriers (TQ's) to the REPQ designer.

* Provide daily reports on progress, non-compliance, and work delays to the project team.

* Conduct regular job site inspections to assess performance and compliance with project standards.

* Actively monitor the work environment for potential hazards and address risks.

* Support Subcontractors with quality requirements and safety audits.

* Assist with contract management tasks.

About the Employer

THEISS

Cloncurry, Queensland

Contract

Full time

About the project

Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project.

The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building, and operating a major mining operation.

The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa.

The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland.

Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess., Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

About the Candidate

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.

* Supervisory tickets S1,S2,S3, or ability to obtain

* A minimum of 3 years' experience in civil construction/infrastructure projects, with durations spent in a mining FIFO and NPI environment.

* Minimum 1 years' experience as a Project Engineer

* Ability to work in North Queensland in a Fly in Fly out Roster type, 12 hr days.

* In-depth understanding of OHS legislation and regulations, including contractual, quality requirements, safety standards, and knowledge of industry construction processes and methodologies.

* A valid Australian driver's licence

* Experience undertaking walkdowns including QA inspection (Hold Points) with Contractors.

* Concrete, Formwork, Reinforcement & Placement experience.

* Erection of Structural Steelwork experience, in particular portal frame structures.

* Basic Mechanical and Electrical engineering services knowledge.

* Possession of a White Card, or ability to obtain one.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

* Excellent organisational and planning skills.

* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate to advanced competency.

* Ability to use specific software required for the role. (eg. Autocad)

Work Environment

At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

* Flights provided from Brisbane or Townsville

* 2/1 roster

* Full camp accommodation provided

* Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - FIFO & DIDO

* Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement

* The flexibility of working within a global mining services provider

* A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

* Salary sacrifice options for novated leasing

* Competitive package with the eligibility for annual bonus scheme