Senior - Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
QLD Metallurgical Operations - Surface Engineering 
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref No. 102700

Mount Isa Mines is one of the oldest, largest and most complex mining operations in Australia, located in Mount Isa, Queensland. Employing over 4,000 people, Mount Isa Mines is now looking for new members to join the team.

Mount Isa Mines 
Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society.

At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritizing safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au 

The Role
We are looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineering, Project Engineer professional for this position; experience in the mining (or similar) industry and strong project management skills would be essential. Reporting to the Superintendent – Smelter Projects, you will provide project management and engineering support for safely delivering capital projects within the Smelters portfolio. You will coordinate a team of mechanical engineers and graduates to deliver projects through scoping, evaluation, design, construction, commissioning and handover. You will provide visible leadership and build relationships with the asset teams to ensure we identify value-adding and business-critical initiatives. The renumeration package, benefits and roster can be negotiated for the successful candidate, based on experience and knowledge.


Your key responsibilities include:

• Safe and successful delivery of capital, sustaining and asset improvement projects, including shutdowns, in a way that ensures quality, financial and technical alignment with the business objectives and Asset Management Strategies.
• Lead and manage complex mechanical asset projects involving personnel from a variety of teams and professional disciplines to ensure the projects are delivered following the capital works program, including significant upgrades.
• Performing calculations for safe and efficient component designs and upgrades.
• Undertake options planning and define the scope for improvements to individual assets having regard to such matters as risk, operating options and cost.
• Supervise and manage the design, tendering and delivery phases of projects and programs, ensuring that the reports, design plans and documentation are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner and projects are delivered per specifications, standards, budgets and project management plan.
• Managing external suppliers working on engineering projects to ensure all certification meets statutory requirements.
• Ensure project delivery occurs following Glencore MIM processes and project management procedures, including project structures, controls and governance, risk management, stakeholder communications and reporting.
• Responsible for building and maintaining sustainable partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, but not limited to the execution and operational teams to prioritise work and ensure a smooth transition between executing a project and operating it.
• Coordinate site construction activities as required to ensure safety; environmental, production & infrastructure risks are mitigated.
• Responsible for providing visible leadership and ensuring compliance with MIM policies, standards and procedures for the Engineering team.
• Responsible for developing a positive team culture in line with Glencore values including mentoring and coaching to build employee role competency (including ensuring the team is competent and qualified to complete assigned tasks).

The successful applicants will have:

• 5+ years of engineering and project delivery experience and or maintenance engineering experience
• 8 years of Mining / Heavy industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively complete document control activities
• Demonstrated understanding of materials handling, processes, and their interrelationships (including maintenance systems, e.g., SAP)
• Demonstrated 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
• Logical thinker with the ability to solve problems and have the tenacity to work until a solution is found
• A proactive attitude toward safety and procedural compliance
• You will be a flexible individual who likes a challenge
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to achieve results within the specified time frames
• A strong customer focus, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work well within a team environment or with minimal supervision

At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority — we never compromise on it. We act with Integrity, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s challenging. We take Responsibility for our actions and strive to make a positive impact. Through Openness, we communicate honestly and encourage meaningful dialogue. We embrace Simplicity, focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity. And with Entrepreneurialism, we welcome new ideas and continuously seek better, safer and more efficient ways of working.

 

If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a team that is committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey at Mount Isa Mines.

 

 Don’t just take a job, secure a career and help build the future of our region. Apply today.

Applications Close: 5th of April