Project Engineer - Mechanical

Glencore Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO lifestyle: 8 days on / 6 days off

13% superannuation

Career development within a major mine

Salary sacrifice for vehicles and more

Discounts through health insurance &Gl

Glencore Rewards

Mine life through 2038

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Projects team at McArthur River Mine (MRM). This FIFO role offers an 8 days on/6 days off roster and the opportunity to deliver mechanical projects across a major mining operation from concept through to handover.

You will work with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors and other stakeholders to deliver safe, on-time and within-budget outcomes, maintaining high technical standards across fixed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering mechanical projects in mining, heavy industry, processing or resources sector.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, project management and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers from concept and design and planning through to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Support project scopes, schedules, cost estimates and budgets.
• Support projects to comply with relevant Australian Standards, legislation and site requirements.
• Provide technical engineering support throughout project execution.
• Support engineering consultants, contractors and suppliers to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality and schedule performance.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure project outcomes meet operational requirements.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, drawings, specifications and project records are maintained.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture in line with Glencore values.

Skills

Project engineering

Mining industry experience

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer - Mechanical

Glencore's McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a strong future. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, approximately 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola, MRM operates a large-scale open-cut mine producing zinc, lead and silver.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Projects team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong mechanical engineer to manage and deliver projects across a complex mining operation.

Working on a FIFO 8 days on / 6 days off roster, you will play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective mechanical projects from concept through to completion.

About The Role

You will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required technical standards.

The role will provide exposure to a diverse range of mining infrastructure, fixed plant, mobile equipment interfaces, material handling systems and site facilities.

Our Benefits

• FIFO Lifestyle: 8 days on / 6 days off roster.
• Generous Superannuation: 13% superannuation to help secure your future.
• Career Development: Excellent opportunities to develop your project and engineering career within a major mining operation.
• Salary Sacrifice: Access salary sacrificing benefits for vehicles and other services.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access discounts through health insurance providers and Glencore Rewards.
• Long-Term Opportunity: MRM's mine life is approved through to 2038.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers from concept and design and planning through to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Support project scopes, schedules, cost estimates and budgets.
• Support projects to comply with relevant Australian Standards, legislation and site requirements.
• Provide technical engineering support throughout project execution.
• Support engineering consultants, contractors and suppliers to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality and schedule performance.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure project outcomes meet operational requirements.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, drawings, specifications and project records are maintained.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture in line with Glencore values.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in project engineering within the mining, heavy industry, processing or resources sector.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of mechanical projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, project management and construction practices.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards, engineering practices and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, cost control and reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a remote mining environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We strongly encourage applications from Veterans, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our organisation and creates a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

At MRM, we support the Northern Territory first and encourage applications from Territorian applicants or those prepared to relocate.

Glencore employees applying for this role may be asked to discuss their application with their Supervisor or Manager prior to an interview taking place.

For more information, contact [e-mail] .

Note:

We may conduct interviews and make appointments before the advertisement closing date.