Project Engineer - Mechanical
About the role
As a Mechanical Project Engineer at Ernest Henry, you will lead the delivery of our sustaining capital portfolio. You will own projects from concept through to commissioning, focusing on systems such as crushers, conveyors, dewatering, and ventilation.
This is a site-wide role offering broad exposure to underground operations and complex fixed plant assets. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders to safely deliver practical improvements that enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Leading with safety and applying health, safety and security standards in all tasks and decisions
- Delivering mechanical projects on time, within budget, and to a high safety standard
- Designing and reviewing mechanical systems and site infrastructure
- Managing contractors and tenders to ensure clear scopes and quality delivery
- Performing technical calculations for in-house engineering solutions
- Providing technical advice to maintenance and operations teams
- Building strong relationships to understand and solve site challenges
- Reporting project progress, performance and risks clearly and effectively
About you
You are a proactive and delivery-focused engineer who enjoys both technical design and on-site execution. You thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate clearly, and take ownership of outcomes while maintaining a strong safety focus.
You will also bring:
- A Mechanical Engineering degree or a strong mechanical trade background with proven project management experience
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects through construction and commissioning
- Technical knowledge of mining systems, including material handling and pumping
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate
- A practical, “can-do” approach with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
- Self-motivation and ability to deliver outcomes in a dynamic operational environment
About us
From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.
At Ernest Henry
At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site, and a bright future for our people and the community.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition programs, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.
At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly‑in/fly‑out (FIFO) roster from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns or a drive‑in/drive‑out (DIDO) roster and take advantage of our top‑class camp, or live local in the close‑knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.
This roster is 8/6 and a 12‑hour day.
We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.
To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here.