Minara Resources has an opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our established and dedicated team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role

The successful person will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who are responsible for providing leadership and management for significant engineering projects based on site at Murrin Murrin Operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Project delivery safely, in scope, of the required quality, on budget, and to schedule
• Ensure projects comply with regulatory requirements, MMO standards and Australian Standards where appropriate
• Provide high level engineering expertise and advice to the operations team for the prevention, trouble shooting and correction of mechanical & structural problems
• Leading all HAZOPs and design reviews for capital projects, particularly those required to tie new works into our existing brown-field plant
• Compliance with all site safety systems, standards, procedures and protocols and
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities across our plant, equipment and systems.

About You

This role would suit a technically astute mechanical engineer looking to lead projects across a multifaceted mining disciplined site.

 You will also have:

• Mechanical Engineering Qualification or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role and environment; site-based plant engineering including project management of significant brownfield engineering projections
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise deliverables across multiple projects
• A hands-on approach to mentoring other engineering team members
• Current & Valid Manual Drivers Licence.

What We Offer

We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

 Also, on offer are: 

• A 12-month fixed term position working directly for Minara Resources
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• An attractive monthly incentive program (based on site performance) that is paid on top of your salary
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs;
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing.

Our people think and act like entrepreneurs. We have built a culture that rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. If you are caring, responsive, intuitive, and driven, this is your chance to become part of a culture that empowers people and drives progression.

If you're ready to advance your career in an environment that values and supports your growth, we encourage you to apply today.