Role overview
Vacancy information
Industry
Consulting Construction
Field
Mining, Resources Sector, Heavy Industrial, Australian Mining, Major Projects, EPCM, Capital Projects, Project Delivery, Civil Construction, Mechanical Construction, Remote Operations, Contractor Management, QA_QC
Location
Australia
Years of experience
5 - 7 Years
Minimum qualification
Relevant Mechanical Engineering Qualifications
Software knowledge
MS Office
Salary range
Market Related
Job description
A leading mining major projects team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide high-level guidance and accountability oversight of Mechanical Contractors. This execution role on Groote Eylandt ensures safe, efficient project outcomes delivered on schedule, within budget and to quality standards.
Minimum Requirements:
• Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Minimum 10 years' demonstrated experience in heavy industrial/mining environment
• Proven contractor management experience
• Document writing and work package compilation experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of project schedules and budgets
• Positive, flexible and dynamic approach
• Proficiency in English
• Remote work experience in arduous conditions (desirable)
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide high-level guidance and accountability oversight of Mechanical Contractors
• Step up as Construction Manager delegate and represent Major Projects team when required
• Champion project safety culture and lead by example on workplace health and safety
• Deliver safety-in-design advice, constructability reviews and engineering input during feasibility
• Develop construction schedules, budget forecasts and pre-commitment funding estimates
• Develop tender documentation and Scopes of Work (SOW) aligned with client and regulatory requirements
• Conduct tender evaluation and contract award processes
• Manage vendor liaison, TQ/RFI responses and maintain procurement/logistics registers
• Ensure technical specifications and QA/QC requirements are met by vendors
• Provide on-site engineering support and issue Site Instructions (SI) and Non-Compliance Reports (NCR)
• Act as liaison between Contractors, South32 stakeholders and contracting parties
• Review and approve integrated construction work packs and as-built drawings for handover
• Conduct site audits for safety and quality compliance with supervisors and Contractors
• Escalate issues to Project/Construction Manager for timely resolution
• Contribute to lessons learnt and project review processes
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