Mechanical Project Specialist Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project professional to join our team in planning and delivering mechanical projects across a high-performing operation.
* Responsibilities include taking projects from initial scoping through to safe execution and close-out, building scopes of work, schedules, cost estimates, and timelines.
* The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years' experience in mining/heavy industrial environments, 2–5 years' experience in project management, a Mechanical Trade Certificate or Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree, and strong working knowledge of SAP (preferred) and Microsoft Office (essential).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a safety-first mindset who can positively influence teams. The successful candidate will be able to track budgets, reforecasting, and work closely with cost controllers.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Project Management: Take projects from initial scoping through to safe execution and close-out
* Leadership: Build scopes of work, schedules, cost estimates, and timelines
* Engineering Requirements: Manage early engineering requirements and stakeholder engagement
* Tendering Process: Lead tendering processes, vendor engagement, and procurement of long-lead items
* Budget Management: Track budgets, reforecasting, and work closely with cost controllers
* Safety Procedures: Ensure compliance with safety procedures and frameworks
* Communication: Clear communicator with strong leadership skills and the ability to positively influence teams
About the Role
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the planning and delivery of mechanical projects across a high-performing operation.