Senior Structural Engineer

Coronado Global Resources Inc.; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation & housing support

5 weeks annual leave

Performance-based bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Coronado Global Resources Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Curragh Mine Engineering team.

You will lead structural integrity programs, provide technical guidance, and drive projects from concept to execution to ensure the reliability of a large-scale coal operation. You will mentor graduates and collaborate with maintenance and planning teams to prioritise inspections and repairs for optimal uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with RPEQ registration required.
• Extensive structural engineering experience in mining or heavy industry preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural integrity program for mine infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership for civil/structural design and maintenance.
• Review designs, calculations and consultant deliverables for compliance.
• Develop scopes, packages, cost estimates and repair strategies.
• Support capital and operating projects through planning and execution.
• Prioritise inspections, repairs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion Safety in Design and perform risk assessments.
• Provide technical support during shutdowns and major maintenance.
• Mentor graduates and junior engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Project execution

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with RPEQ registration

Job description

At Coronado Global Resources, we're committed to safely producing the resources the world needs while creating opportunities for our people to build rewarding careers.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Engineering team at Curragh Mine. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, solving complex engineering challenges and influencing the reliability and performance of a large-scale coal operation.

About the Role

As the Senior Structural Engineer, you will be the site's subject matter expert for structural engineering, providing technical guidance while leading structural integrity programs and engineering projects from concept through to execution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the structural integrity management program for the CHPP and associated mine infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership for civil and structural engineering design, modifications and maintenance activities.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations and consultant deliverables to ensure compliance with Australian Standards, legislative requirements and site specifications.
• Develop scopes of work, engineering packages, cost estimates and repair methodologies for structural works.
• Support capital and operational projects through planning, execution and commissioning.
• Work closely with planners, schedulers and maintenance teams to prioritise structural inspections, repairs and improvement initiatives.
• Champion Safety in Design principles and provide technical risk assessments for structural works.
• Provide technical support during shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
• Mentor and develop graduate and junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge and promoting engineering best practice.

About You

You are a collaborative engineer who enjoys working with operational teams and providing practical engineering solutions. You have strong technical capability, sound judgement and enjoy mentoring others while driving continuous improvement.

You’ll also bring

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with RPEQ registration in the civil and structural area.
• Extensive structural engineering experience within mining, heavy industry or mineral processing.
• Experience managing structural integrity programs and fixed plant infrastructure.
• Experience in civil projects, defects repairs and construction methods.
• Demonstrated experience delivering engineering projects from concept through to execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Where You Call Home Is Up to You: Whether that’s DIDO from the Capricorn Coast, Mackay & Surrounds or living locally in the welcoming community of Blackwater. We've got options to make work-life balance achievable, no matter where you’re based.
• Relocation & Housing Support: We’ll take care of the logistics - and the cost of your move to Blackwater. You’ll have access to subsidised company housing with options to suit your lifestyle, whether that’s camp-style accommodation (with all meals & weekly cleaning included), a private unit, or a house suited to your family.
• Attractive Package: Receive a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and 5 weeks of annual leave to support your downtime and personal goals.
• Career Development: Be part of a global business with strong local roots, where you’ll have access to training, mentoring, and internal progression pathways.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay well with subsidised gym memberships and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives designed to support your physical and mental health.

If you're an experienced Structural Engineer looking to step where you can influence the future performance of a large-scale mining operation, we'd love to hear from you.