At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage mechanical projects from design to installation in a dynamic mining environment.
- Company: Join a leading mining and resources operation in North Queensland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with strong focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on large-scale projects while ensuring safety and quality.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and experience in project management.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Overview We’re currently seeking an experienced
Mechanical Project Engineer to join a leading mining and resources operation in North Queensland.
This is an excellent opportunity to work across a range of mechanical projects within a large-scale metallurgical and processing environment, managing projects from initial scoping and design through to installation and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage mechanical projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial scoping and design through to fabrication, installation and commissioning.
- Develop project scopes, technical specifications, budgets and schedules to support successful project delivery.
- Coordinate contractors, engineering consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
- Provide mechanical engineering expertise and technical support across processing plant, equipment and infrastructure projects.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and resolve technical issues to maintain project objectives.
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant Australian standards, safety requirements and quality assurance processes.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, plant reliability and operational efficiency.
- Build strong working relationships across engineering, maintenance, operations and project teams.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Demonstrated experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within mining, mineral processing, heavy industry or a similar environment.
- Experience managing projects from concept and design through to installation, commissioning and handover.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, industrial equipment and relevant engineering standards.
- Proven ability to coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams while managing competing project priorities.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive approach to project delivery, with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturingsectors worldwide.
With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.
We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Project Engineer employer: NES Fircroft
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