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Senior project engineer

Sydney
Norton Gold Fields Limited
Posted: 22 January
Offer description

* Job Category: Mining - Engineering & Maintenance

WORK SITE: Paddington

ROSTER: 9:5 (Residential orFIFO ex. Perth available)

PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits


ABOUT THE ROLE

As aSenior Project Engineer, you will lead and deliver capital engineering projects across the Paddington Mill, ensuring they are executed safely, on time, and within budget. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll manage projects end‑to‑end, provide engineering expertise to operations, and drive continuous improvement across plant and infrastructure.

You'll work closely with site leadership, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically sound outcomes while maintaining strong governance, compliance, and commercial discipline.


KEY DUTIES AND TASKS

* Lead capital projects through all phases including feasibility, design, planning, procurement, execution, commissioning, and optimisation
* Deliver projects safely within agreed schedules and budgets
* Manage contractors and monitor contractor performance
* Develop, review, and maintain project‑related procedures, standards, and guidelines
* Provide engineering advice and technical support to management and site teams
* Review and maintain accurate technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and reports
* Undertake site inspections, compliance audits, and defect rectification initiatives
* Support regulatory compliance activities including licensing and permitting
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across plant and project delivery
* Respond to after‑hours project support requirements as operationally required


ROLE REQUIREMENTS

* Engineering degree inCivil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Process, or Metallurgy
* CurrentC Class WA Driver's Licence
* Strong project management capability across capital works
* Statutory SupervisorSchedule 26 (desirable)


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

* Minimum5 years' experience in mineral processing or fixed plant environments
* Proven experience delivering engineering projects from inception to completion
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
* Demonstrated experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Experience with contractor management and performance evaluation
* Incident management and investigation experience
* Experience withSAP and HSE systems (EVOTIX, ChemAlert) desirable
* Ability to work in operational plant environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions


BENEFITS

* Permanent full‑time role with immediate start
* Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances
* Receive $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
* Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
* Receive up to 15% short‑term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
* A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover.
* A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
* Pro‑rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
* Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
* Opportunity for learning and development through various training programs provided by the company.


EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

* Have you completed a qualification in engineering?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
* How many years' experience do you have as a project engineer?
* Do you have mine site experience?
* What's your expected annual base salary?
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