Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer

Full-Time 160000 - 200000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead engineering teams on exciting projects and ensure top-notch quality and safety.
  • Company: Join Linkforce, a leading player in integrated project delivery and engineering.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and awesome employee discounts.
  • Other info: FIFO roster with a supportive team culture and strong values.
  • Why this job: Be part of a milestone project and make a real impact in the mining industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in multidiscipline construction projects and a passion for engineering.

The predicted salary is between 160000 - 200000 $ per year.

Linkforce is a leading integrated project delivery, maintenance, engineering, and services delivery business. Founded in 2007, Linkforce started with a small crew of shutdown specialists and a single utility operating in the Pilbara. Our group has now grown to an operational workforce of over 3,000 personnel with an extensive fleet of modern vehicles and equipment that operate nationwide.

Our projects business unit is proven in multi-disciplinary project delivery, with capabilities for delivering Brownfields and Greenfield work packages. We have a proven track record of successfully completing a high volume of project packages for our Blue Chip mining client base. From design through to completion and handover, we are able to supply, maintain and manage all aspects of projects works including remedial works, capital works and expansion projects.

Due to a recent flagship Electrical project award, we are seeking Lead Engineers (Electrical and/or Mechanical) to join a long-term, large-scale project on a FIFO roster. Based in the Karratha region, on the northwest coast of WA, this project involves significant electrical, instrumentation and control system upgrades, conveyor drive station upgrades and other infrastructure upgrades. This presents an opportunity to be based on this milestone project for its duration, commencing in June 2025 and scheduled for completion in August 2026, with further work offered thereafter on alternate projects.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking Leading Engineers (Electrical and/or Mechanical) to join our existing team on a FIFO roster. As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading the Engineering team with positive culture demonstrating Linkforce values
  • Monitoring the detailing and documenting all phases of projects
  • Planning all materials and ensuring optimal utilisation of all resources
  • Overseeing the preparation of detailed work packs
  • Assisting with project plans, schedules and reporting
  • Identify, investigate, record, monitor and report on actions, resolutions, and costs of identified vendor NCRs
  • Ensuring all variations to scope and or specifications are approved, documented and claims maximised without adversely affecting the client relationship
  • Reviewing completed site quality documentation and compiling close out documentations
  • Ensuring all projects are completed in accordance with client and statutory quality and safety requirements
  • Monitoring and managing Electrical Quality and Statutory Documentation and Systems
  • Conducting regular audits on electrical activities

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Extensive experience in successfully delivering multidiscipline (CSMPEI or SMPEI) construction projects in mining and/or other industrial construction environments
  • Construction and/or Project Management qualification is highly desirable
  • Solid working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software including Project & Excel
  • Primavera and/or Pronto knowledge would be advantageous
  • A current Australian Drivers Licence

IN RETURN

You will be joining an existing team who will provide you with the onboarding and support to create a successful Linkforce career. You will also benefit from:

  • Competitive remuneration with a fortnightly pay cycle
  • Career development. We are passionate about giving you opportunities to grow personally and professionally
  • Employee Benefits Program, enjoy discounts for travel, accommodation, retail, entertainment, health and wellbeing
  • Strong organisational culture with team events and company social club
  • A set of core values; People, Unity, Agility, Determination & Delivery, that define who we are and how we operate, and are a key attribute to our continual growth

NEXT STEP

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Lead Engineer employer: Linkforce Engineering

Linkforce is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where Project Engineers can thrive. With a hybrid role based in Perth's CBD and FIFO opportunities, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, competitive remuneration, and ongoing professional development to enhance their skills in the mining and industrial sectors. Join us to be part of a supportive team that prioritises safety and quality while delivering impactful projects.

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Contact Details:

Linkforce Engineering Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Engineer

Leadership Skills
Project Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Construction Management
Resource Planning
Quality Assurance