The client

An international mining house with exposure to multiple commodities. They have a strong presence in the South-West and now look to add a suitably experienced Project Engineer with Shutdowns experience to join the team on what would start as a 12-month contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to FTE.

This position would suit candidates living around Bunbury, Mandurah, Collie or surrounds but can also accommodate Perth-based candidates.


The job

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, you will join a broader team of 25, which includes 10 Project Engineers. The purpose of this role is to provide specialised mechanical project engineering expertise to safely plan, execute, and continuously improve the major shutdown on site. Your remit will be for one shutdown per year. This position can be offered on a flexible roster, working 4x10-hour days if you desire. You will be responsible for one shutdown per year and during this period you will work 6x10 hour days. There is flexibilty offered for work locations, outside of the shutdown period. 

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Safely identify and develop the scope of work for the major shutdowns taking place within the operational area of responsibility.
• Work with the major shutdown team and consultants to plan, engineer, design, fabricate and procure all parts and equipment required for the safe execution of the shutdown to achieve the target deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and conduct technical inspections during the major shutdown, including developing scopes to repair/replace the equipment as required.
• Ensuring works are compliant with relevant Australian Standards, Statutory Requirements, and Site Specifications
• Develop and execute quality assurance and control requirements

What you'll need

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• heavy industry experience preferably in a major maintenance shutdowns or project/construction execution environment.
• Suitable Technical Expertise and knowledge of the operations to inform on decision-making, take responsibility for planning, designing, and implementing solutions that meet the needs of projects or operational areas.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels including internal and external stakeholders, middle management level, contractors, and other specialists
• Practically orientated with good attention to detail and have strong problem-solving skills

What you'll get

• Generous hourly rate superannuation
• Initial 12-month contract with significant potential to extend/convert to FTE 
• The chance to project manage your own shutdown
• Join a straight-shooting, decisive team that executes things quickly
• Flexible rosters between shuts

What to do now

Apply using the link provided and we will be in touch to discuss this job with you. Please note that only those with relevant experience and Australian working rights will be contacted. 

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