Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, Mining Infrastructure

Sandfire Resources NL; Waverley Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance insurance

Attractive remuneration package

Job summary

Sandfire Resources NL is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to provide engineering support across the full project lifecycle, from design through commissioning and handover. The role interfaces with multi-disciplinary teams and contractors to ensure safety and on-time delivery on global projects.

The candidate should have a Mechanical Engineering degree and a decade of capital project experience in heavy industry, mining, and construction, with strong communication and adaptability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience delivering capital projects in heavy industrial settings, mining and construction.
• Experience supporting feasibility studies, detailed design, and project execution.
• Delivered projects from within owner-side project teams.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies and site operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Horizontal adaptability to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, estimation, design, and execution of mining infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, site operations, consultants and contractors to confirm project requirements and support aligned delivery.
• Review engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications and technical documentation for safety, compliance and fit-for-purpose.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and procurement packages.
• Provide technical and coordination support during delivery, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate equipment procurement activities including tenders and contract awards, ensuring information is provided to the Commercial team.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sandfire Resources NL is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to provide engineering support across the full project lifecycle, from design through commissioning and handover. The role interfaces with multi-disciplinary teams and contractors to ensure safety and on-time delivery on global projects.

The candidate should have a Mechanical Engineering degree and a decade of capital project experience in heavy industry, mining, and construction, with strong communication and adaptability to