Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Mount Isa Mines is one of the oldest, largest and most complex mining operations in Australia, located in Mount Isa, Queensland.
The Role
We are looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineering professional with experience in the mining industry and strong project management skills. Reporting to the Superintendent – Concentrator Projects, you will provide project management and engineering support for safely delivering capital projects within the Concentrator portfolio.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Safe and successful delivery of capital, sustaining and asset improvement projects, including shutdowns, ensuring quality, financial and technical alignment with business objectives and Asset Management Strategies.
* Lead and manage complex mechanical asset projects involving personnel from various teams and professional disciplines to deliver projects following the capital works program.
* Perform calculations for safe and efficient component designs and upgrades.
* Undertake options planning and define scope for improvements to individual assets having regard to risk, operating options and cost.
* Supervise and manage design, tendering and delivery phases of projects and programs, ensuring reports, design plans and documentation are delivered timely and cost-effectively.
* Manage external suppliers working on engineering projects to ensure all certification meets statutory requirements.
* Evaluate and implement Glencore MIM processes and project management procedures to ensure effective project delivery.
* Develop sustainable partnerships with stakeholders to prioritise work and ensure smooth transition between executing a project and operating it.
* Coordinate site construction activities to mitigate safety, environmental, production and infrastructure risks.
* Ensure compliance with MIM policies, standards and procedures for the Engineering team and develop a positive team culture aligned with Glencore values.
Requirements
* 5+ years of engineering and project delivery experience or maintenance engineering experience.
* 8 years of Mining/Heavy industry experience.
* Demonstrated ability to complete document control activities effectively.
* Understanding of materials handling, processes and their interrelationships, including maintenance systems.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Experience supervising and developing large work teams to deliver business outcomes.
* Knowledge of and experience in budgeting processes.
* Basic level Microsoft Office Suite.
* Experience generating engineering estimates and quotations.
* Capital Project Management experience.
* Flexible individual who likes a challenge.
* Excellent time management skills with ability to achieve results within specified time frames.
* A strong customer focus, high level of attention to detail and ability to work well within a team environment or with minimal supervision.