PROJECT ENGINEER
- Seeking experienced Project Engineers with Mechanical and Structural disciplines.
- Responsible for the successful delivery of mechanical and structural works throughout the project lifecycle.
- Involves refurbishment, upgrade, and recommissioning of a gold processing plant.
09th September, 2026
We are seeking experienced Project Engineers with Mechanical and Structural disciplines to join our team for the refurbishment, upgrade, and recommissioning of a gold processing plant.
Location: Lake Johnston Project, Western Australia
Roster: 8 Days On / 6 Days Off (DIDO in pool car, travel will be paid)
**Meals and accommodation are provided while on site
Employment Type: Contract
This project involves the complete refurbishment of an existing mineral processing facility, including restoring major plant and infrastructure to operational condition while delivering strategic upgrades to increase plant capacity and improve long-term reliability.
About the Project
The scope includes the refurbishment, repair, replacement and upgrade of:
- Structural steel and steelwork modifications
- Mechanical piping systems
- Platework, chutes, bins, hoppers, and tanks
- Conveyors, idlers, pulleys, and transfer stations
- Ball mills and associated equipment
- Thickener, motors, drives, pumps, and rotating equipment
- Process plant equipment and infrastructure
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of mechanical and structural works throughout the project lifecycle, including:
- Managing project delivery to achieve safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
- Planning and coordinating engineering and construction activities.
- Developing and maintaining project schedules and short-term work plans.
- Preparing scopes of work, technical documentation, and engineering deliverables.
- Coordinating fabrication, site installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Implementing and maintaining Quality Assurance (QA) systems, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality inspections, NCR management, quality records, and project handover documentation.
- Monitoring progress and resolving technical issues.
- Identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, engineering, and client requirements.
About You
You will have:
- 5+ years of on-site experience
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Structural disciplines)
- Proven experience delivering mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial projects.
- Strong experience in brownfield refurbishment, shutdowns, plant upgrades, or capital projects.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence and full Australian working rights.
- Current National Police Clearance
- Ability to pass a Pre Employment Medical
If you have the experience and are interested please click "Apply" for a confidential chat you can contact Kaylene on ************
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