Senior Project Engineers - Mechanical / Australia

We have been are currently working with one of our major clients, a leader in Iron Ore Mining, to source Senior Project Engineers - Mechanical to join their team and be part of a new and challenging Pilbara based project.

The Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical will work closely with the Engineering Design team, the Integrated Project Management team and with external Vendors in a cross-functional role across several disciplines. The scope of duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Verify technical specifications and assist in the preparation of tender documents, compliant with IBO standards and procedures;
• Assist the Area Manager / Project Manager with sensitive and/or critical packages that require special attention;
• Project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting to ensure project milestones and deliverables are on schedule and within budget;
• Provide technical advice and design inputs to the engineering design team to enhance progress and quality of work;
• Write and collate studies or project-related report documents;
• Provide data to allow the planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of packages to ensure project milestones and deliverables are on schedule and within budget;
• Extensive experience in Comminution equipment, Conveyors, Screens, Chutes, Feeders, HPGRs, Air Classifiers, Baghouses.
• Track every allocated work Package by Budget, Forecast and Cost to Completion. Feedback to Commercial department on Contractual issues with the Vendor.
• Change Management including documentation of all changes including Technical, Schedule and Cost. All changes to be highlighted and verified against the Change Management Register.
• Identify critical project issues and deal with engineering issues swiftly to minimise technical, commercial or schedule risk;
• Establish relationships with Client and Subcontractors whilst meeting IBO communication requirements; and
• Procurement phase: communicate with suppliers for Vendor Drawing & Data Requirements.
• Adhere to and remain updated on all Company policies and procedures as outlined in Company documentation which is amended from time to time; Uphold the spirit of all laws in force affecting the business conduct of the Company;

 
This role initially will see you work from a Perth Head Office however as the project grows there may be a requirement to commence a regular FIFO site roster.
 
Your engagement on this project will be as a casual contractor. Initial contract length is estimated to be 12 Months with great potential for further extension based on performance.