Field Engineer

Field Engineer

Temporary 82800 - 101200 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Transform engineering designs into practical work packs for major construction projects.
  • Company: Join Harmony, a leading gold producer with exciting mining projects.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team environment.
  • Other info: Fixed term role with FIFO/DIDO options and excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Be part of impactful projects and contribute to Australia's mining future.
  • Qualifications: Tertiary engineering qualifications and 5 years of construction experience required.

The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.

Are you an experienced engineering professional who thrives in a construction environment and enjoys turning design into reality? We are seeking a motivated Field Engineer to join our Eva team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of major civil and structural projects. As a Field Engineer reporting to the Deputy Construction Manager, you will be responsible for translating Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings into practical, constructable work packs that enable safe, efficient, and compliant construction activities on site. Acting as the critical link between engineering design and project execution, you will work closely with construction teams, engineers, designers, and project stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, effectively, and to schedule.

This is a fixed term role until 31/08/2028. This is a site-based role. This role will be DIDO from local communities or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville to our site in Cloncurry with local candidates highly regarded. The roster is 14 days on, 7 days off.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring all civil and structural engineering project work complies with statutory and regulatory requirements and company policies and practices.
  • Develop work packs that enable construction of IFC drawings. These work packs consolidate all materials required to commence construction such as scope, drawings, methodologies/sequencing considerations (SWMS), safety and risk considerations, related permits, RFIs/clarifications.
  • Focal point for design/drawing clarification and ad hoc design tasks.
  • Preparing documentation for standards, procedures, safe working practices and monitoring regimes in respect of work on or around civil and structural engineering projects.
  • Liaison with other department engineers and designers to ensure project goals are met.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering.
  • 5 years construction experience.

About You

  • Forward looking, pragmatic and considered decision maker.
  • A problem solver with an eye for detail that can maintain project pace.
  • Ability to operate in a high stake and pressure environment.

Why Join Harmony?

At Harmony, our values underpin everything we do. Safety is our highest priority, and we are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our people can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects.

We Offer

  • An opportunity to be part of a growing and diverse project portfolio.
  • Exposure to major mining project development activities across Australia and PNG.
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience. Please Note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for screening will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an office-based pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

About The Team

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane. The Eva Copper Mine is a significant and strategically important project for Harmony marking a major milestone in the company’s copper growth strategy and its long-term commitment to Northwest Queensland. The mine will have a minimum life of 15 years and will involve mining multiple open cut pits providing copper bearing ore to a concentrator. Front-end engineering design is complete, and mine construction is expected to take up to 30 months with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year.

Field Engineer employer: Harmony Australasia

Harmony is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Brisbane with flexible working practices, including the option to work from home two days a week. Employees benefit from participation in a company bonus scheme, corporate discounts, and the chance to grow within a leading international mining company that values diversity and collaboration. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to data governance and quality, Harmony provides a meaningful and rewarding career path for the Power BI Report Developer role.

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Contact Details:

Harmony Australasia Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Field Engineer

Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Construction Management
IFC Drawings Interpretation
Work Pack Development
Safety and Risk Management
Documentation Preparation