Senior Engineering Design Coordinator (Rare Earth)
Join a Groundbreaking Rare Earth Project – Senior Engineering Design Coordinator Tronox is recruiting for a pivotal role to support the design and construction of a new Rare Earth Chemical Facility in Western Australia.
Contract: Max term contract to April 2027
Roster: 9 day fortnight (38hr ave week)
About Tronox
Tronox is the world's leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 6,500 people strong, located across 12 countries and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth's resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives.
* Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.
* We strive for excellence in safety and sustainability, focusing on what is critical to improve how we operate and to enhance the communities where we work and live.
* We provide challenging work and encourage innovative thinking, collaborating closely to bring our best ideas forward and add value for our customers.
* We invest in and value the success of our people, empowering them to take charge of their personal and professional development.
* We are unified globally and strengthened locally, leveraging the most culturally and geographically diverse team in the industry to connect better around the world.
About the Role
Tronox is seeking a detail-oriented and coordination-focused Senior Engineering Design Coordinator to manage the integration of multidisciplinary design deliverables across both the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and Execution phases of a major Rare Earths project in Western Australia.
This hybrid role combines design coordination with hands-on drafting and documentation support. You will work closely with the Engineering Manager, discipline leads, and the Engineering Service Provider (ESP) to ensure that design outputs are cohesive, constructible, and aligned with project standards and execution strategies.
This position reports to the Engineering Manager and plays a key role in ensuring design maturity, quality, and readiness for construction and commissioning.
Initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract for the DFS phase, this role is designed to become permanent once the project achieves FID and moves into Execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Design Coordination & Oversight
* Establish and take ownership of the multi‐disciplinary 3D model, including its setup, configuration, model structure, and coordination processes to ensure a consistent and controlled design environment
* Lead the development and integration of CAD design inputs across engineering disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and EC&I
* Ensure design outputs are consistent, clash-free, and aligned with project standards and execution milestones
* Coordinate design interfaces between disciplines and external stakeholders
* Support constructability reviews and safety-in-design workshops
* Manage coordination and delivery of As-Built documentation, ensuring accuracy and traceability
Drafting & Documentation
* Produce and revise technical drawings and models using CAD tools
* Maintain drawing registers, manage revisions, and ensure compliance with document control procedures
* Oversee design documentation workflows including reviews, approvals, and transmittals
Execution Support
* Provide design support during construction and commissioning phases
* Assist in resolving field queries and ensuring design intent is maintained
* Contribute to early works planning and readiness documentation
Governance & Reporting
* Implement quality assurance processes and manage design changes
* Track design progress against project schedules and report status to the Engineering Manager
* Deliver clear, coordinated updates to support project reviews and stakeholder engagement
* Support final documentation handover for commissioning and operations
About you:
To be successful with your application you will bring
* Extensive experience in design coordination and drafting for major industrial or resource projects
* Strong capability in CAD tools and multidisciplinary design integration
* Proven ability to manage technical interfaces and coordinate across disciplines
* Understanding of constructability, safety-in-design, As-Built documentation, and document control processes
* Experience working with (or for) Engineering Service Providers and managing external deliverables
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
* A proactive mindset focused on quality, consistency, and continuous improvement
* A diploma or degree in engineering, design, or a related discipline is preferable
Why Join Tronox?
When you join Tronox, you'll work with brilliant people, close to home and around the world. We offer a dynamic, supportive environment that empowers you to achieve your fullest potential — because we recognise that when you grow, we grow.
In return for your commitment, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
* 38-hour week with optional nine-day fortnight
* 13% superannuation
* Health and wellness benefits
* LinkedIn Learning for professional development
* Inclusive, high-performance culture where people are valued
Ready to Get Started?
We look forward to hearing from you. Click the "Quick Apply" button above to begin the application process today.
Applications close on Wednesday 8 April 2026
Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.
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Tronox is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.
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