Project Engineer

Greatland

Telfer

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus incentives

Service awards

Education assistance

Flexible salary packaging

Parental leave

Income protection insurance

Employee banking perks

Discount program

Health care discounts

Job summary

Greatland is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical and delivery support across the full project lifecycle at our Telfer/Havieron operations in Western Australia. The role focuses on coordinating interfaces, developing execution plans, and advancing project milestones safely and efficiently.

You will bring tertiary qualifications in engineering or related fields and minimum 3 years in a senior/project engineer role within mining or heavy industry, with strong stakeholder engagement and

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline
Minimum 3 years' experience as Senior Engineer/Project Engineer or supervisory role in mining/resources/construction/heavy industry
Experience in processing plant or brownfield project environments
Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, construction management and delivery methodologies
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong planning, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Demonstrated commitment to safety-first culture
Advanced Microsoft Office and CMMS skills
C Class Manual license

Responsibilities

Coordinate and engage with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Contractors, and Equipment Suppliers to ensure successful project delivery
Support critical interfaces between operational and project delivery teams
Assist in the development of engineering designs, construction methodologies, execution strategies, and risk assessments
Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, work packages, and execution plans
Oversee construction activities across SMP and E&I disciplines
Conduct field inspections and safety interactions
Monitor project progress and provide reporting against schedule, budget, and productivity targets
Support QA processes including preparation and verification of ITRs and ITPs
Coordinate defect rectification and punch-list closeout activities
Support commissioning and performance testing activities
Identify and manage project risks, schedule impacts, and interface challenges
Coordinate with planning and maintenance teams during shutdowns
Ensure activities align with Greatland safety standards and procedures

Skills

Senior/Project Engineer experience

Mining/heavy industry experience

Project controls

Scheduling

Construction management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Planning

Problem solving

Safety-focused

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/PM degree

C Class Manual license

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we’re building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland’s core values of integrity, safety, teamwork, ownership and results are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer, you will provide technical and project delivery support across the full project lifecycle, from engineering and planning through to construction, commissioning, and handover. You will work closely with key stakeholders to coordinate project activities, manage interfaces, and ensure project milestones are achieved safely and efficiently.

Please note: This is a fixed term two-year contract on 2:1 FIFO Roster

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and engage with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Contractors, and Equipment Suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
Support critical interfaces between operational and project delivery teams.
Assist in the development of engineering designs, construction methodologies, execution strategies, and risk assessments.
Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, work packages, and execution plans.
Oversee construction activities across Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping (SMP), and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) disciplines.
Conduct field inspections, safety interactions, and workforce engagement activities.
Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting against schedule, budget, and productivity targets.
Support quality assurance processes, including preparation and verification of ITRs and ITPs.
Coordinate defect rectification and punch-list closeout activities.
Support commissioning and performance testing activities.
Identify and manage project risks, schedule impacts, and interface challenges.
Coordinate with planning and maintenance teams during shutdown execution.
Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with Greatland's safety standards, policies, and procedures.

About You

You are a practical and solutions-focused project professional who thrives in a site-based environment. You enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships, solving complex challenges, and driving projects from concept through to completion.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, or supervisory role within mining, resources, construction, or heavy industry.
Experience working within processing plant or brownfield project environments.
Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, construction management, and project delivery methodologies.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safety-first culture.
Advanced Microsoft Office and CMMS skills.
C Class Manual license

Highly Regarded

Mechanical or Electrical & Instrumentation trade qualification.
Statutory Supervisor Certificate (Section 26).
Formal Project Management certification.
Previous experience supporting commissioning and construction works within a process plant environment

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a long-life gold-copper mine in the Paterson Province of Western Australia’s East Pilbara region. The operation includes both open-pit and underground mining and Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since commencing production in 1975, Telfer has produced over 15 million ounces of gold. The site operates on a fly-in fly-out basis and offers a wide range of onsite recreational facilities to support workforce wellbeing.

About the Havieron Project

Havieron is a world-class gold-copper development project located 45km east of Telfer in the Paterson Province. Owned 100% by Greatland, Havieron has a multi-decade mine life and will utilise Telfer’s existing processing infrastructure. The project is supported by a significant regional exploration portfolio surrounding Telfer.

Why Greatland?

Join a growing team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland possesses two long mine life assets at Telfer and Havieron that present remarkable opportunities for the right candidate to grow and make a difference in long-life underground mining projects. We also offer:

Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements
Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career
Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing
Parental leave designed to support you and your family
Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing
Get more from your money with exclusive employee banking perks
Exclusive employee discount program with access to hundreds of Australia’s leading retailers
Dig into health care discounts with NIB & HBF

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.

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