Project Manager / Project Engineer

Cell Engineering; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 7/7 roster from Brisbane

3–6 month fixed-term contract

Career development support

Competitive salary packages

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Cell Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Engineer/Project Manager for an underground coal mine gas drainage project. The role is a 3–6 month fixed-term contract with FIFO 7/7 from Brisbane, with potential to become ongoing.

You will manage design through handover, coordinate multiple contractors, and ensure compliance with AS/NZS CMSHA requirements. A strong background in gas drainage and E&I systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with gas drainage infrastructure on an underground mine site.
• Strong understanding of goaf drainage and gas reticulation system assets.
• Experience with hazardous areas and compiling equipment dossiers.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate multiple contractors (PCS, electricians, fitters, civils).
• Understanding of electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems.
• Experience managing project budgets, procurement and contractor milestones.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full delivery of gas drainage monitoring infrastructure from design to handover.
• Set up and manage internal schedules across PCS, electrical, mechanical and civil contractors.
• Ensure designs meet client standards and AS/NZS CMSHA requirements.
• Oversee procurement, purchasing milestones and contract payments.
• Create site risk assessments, procedures and handover documents.
• Coordinate with operations to configure SCADA and alarm systems.

Skills

Gas drainage infrastructure

Goaf drainage

Hazardous areas

Contract & procurement scheduling

Stakeholder management

Electrical & instrumentation

Project budgeting

Tools

PCS

SCADA

DCS

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer / Project Manager to join our team on an underground coal mine site, delivering gas drainage and monitoring infrastructure projects. This is a 3–6 month fixed-term contract with the potential to become ongoing, working a FIFO 7/7 roster from Brisbane. If you have underground gas drainage experience and enjoy owning projects from design through to commissioning and handover, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

You will manage the full delivery of gas drainage monitoring infrastructure, from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning and handover. The aim is to give the operations team “plug‑and‑play” equipment for goaf drainage and gas monitoring. You will:

• Manage design and risk processes, including liaising with suppliers, setting design criteria and running cost reviews.
• Set up and manage schedules across several project areas, coordinating PCS, electrical, mechanical and civil contractors.
• Make sure designs and equipment comply with client standards, the relevant AS/NZS standards and CMSHA requirements.
• Manage the commercial side of purchasing and delivery, including reviewing milestones against contracted payment terms.
• Create and update site risk assessments, work procedures, commissioning and handover documents.
• Work with the operations team and site PCS to set TARP set points, remote SCADA functions and alarm systems for each unit.
• Help prepare Investment Review notes to support capital requests for future projects.

Projects include:

• SIS skid installation and commissioning
• Goaf skid automation and upgrades, including adding nitrogen injection to existing skids
• UIS skid set‑up and commissioning
• Gas blower upgrades, moving them from generator power to mains power and making them ready for automation

About You

You will have:

• Experience with gas drainage infrastructure on an underground mine site.
• A strong understanding of goaf drainage and gas reticulation system assets.
• Experience with hazardous areas and compiling equipment dossiers.
• A proven ability to schedule and coordinate multiple contractors, such as PCS, electricians, fitters and civils.
• A sound understanding of electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems.
• Experience managing project budgets, procurement and contractor payment milestones.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, and the confidence to work closely with site operations teams.

Why Cell Engineering?

• FIFO 7/7 roster from Brisbane, so you get a full week at home every swing.
• A 3–6 month fixed-term contract with the potential to become ongoing.
• Own technically varied projects that directly support safe mine operations.
• See projects through the full lifecycle, from design and procurement to commissioning and handover.
• Work alongside experienced engineers and get real support for your career development.
• Competitive salary packages tailored to your experience.
• A collaborative team culture where your technical contribution is recognised and valued.