Project Engineer - Mechanical or Structural

About Us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now an inclusive gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Cowal

At Cowal, our significant investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future.

Your benefits include:

• Relocation assistance
• Salary packaging, vehicle, housing options, life and income protection
• Bonus’ including short and long-term incentives
• Employee referral bonuses
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Convenient and comfortable bus transportation to site and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift

This roster will be 5/2 4/3 and a 10-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. 

About the role

In your new role you will encounter interesting and exciting projects and take responsibility for managing Capital and OPEX Projects – within scope, on schedule, on budget and comply with appropriate standards/statutory regulations. Working in Fixed plant infrastructure, building new infrastructure such as pump stations, carry out major steel repairs on main structures and carry out major plant refurbishment.

You will also create project schedules, establish project teams and supervise contractors/consultants.

Your duties, whilst not limited to will encompass the following:

• Implementing engineering projects and support to the maintenance operations and metallurgy personnel. 
• Providing technical expertise, training and support to the maintenance, mining, operations and metallurgy personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, insurance recommendations and conduct regular internal/external audits
• Run management of change, formal risk assessments as necessary
• Develop business cases, scope of works and design improvement modifications
• Prepare conceptual designs, investigate the technical feasibility and budget estimate for proposed projects
• Plan project implementation work for shutdowns by liaising with electrical and mechanical supervisors and planners
• Design reviews for projects, ensuring project adequacy and compliance to site requirements
• Liaise with Environment/Safety departments to ensure all projects meet statutory requirements
• Raise work orders and purchase orders for works by using Pronto
• Cost track projects and complete end of month process.
• Ensure records, registers and drawings are kept up to date
• Assist with the preparation of maintenance budgets and cost control measures
• Lead junior staff within the engineering and projects team
• Undertake the duties required for the position in a diligent, competent and timely manner

About you

Whilst you will have the opportunity to join a highly skilled and supportive team you will require the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Structural)
• A minimum of 10 plus years’ experience in a similar role in mining or heavy industry
• Communicate ideas clearly and effectively and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong report writing skills and the ability to keep clear, accurate written documentation
• The ability to adjust work assignments or schedules to meet changing work priorities
• Prepare plans for projects or major assignments (including tasks, resources, and time frames)
• Create and maintain engineering documents including; drawings, equipment certifications, procedures
• Work with maintenance and reliability teams to strengthen their performance and improve their skills in a particular area; teach people to complete new tasks/procedures successfully
• The ability to diagnose problems and share solutions to create learning experiences
• Strong Computer Skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, MS Project and Pronto (or similar)
• AutoCAD experience (desirable)
• Financial analysis - NPV, IRR, basic accounting experience
• Estimating and project cost management

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and Cowal, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/   

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.