Lead Engineer

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Beilby Downing Teal Full time
  • Opportunity to ensure the design & quality of project deliverables are achieved
  • Work on a strategic 5 year multi million dollar project portfolio
  • Join Australia's largest coal export terminal

Permanent Full Time

Port Waratah is Australia's largest coal export terminal and has been receiving, stockpiling, blending, and loading coal for export in the heart of Newcastle for over 40 years, playing a significant role as an economic driver and catalyst for growth throughout Newcastle and Hunter Region. So that we can continue to deliver for our customers and support economic value for the community we are embarking on a transformative 5-year multi million project to optimise our Kooragang Terminal's shiploaders.

This means we have created new roles for industry professionals the right leadership and technical experience for high value, large, complex projects. We are seeking a Lead Engineer to lead the engineering design deliverables for the project. As the technical lead, you will collaborate closely with Senior Project Managers, our engineering team, and stakeholders to ensure the design and quality of project deliverables align with Port Waratah's long-term business strategy and values. This is your chance to contribute to and shape the future of a cornerstone business in Newcastle.

To be successful in this new role you should bring a proven track record in scoping and design management, constructability & methodology reviews, and providing engineering support on complex projects. You will possess an understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and engineering standards and the capability to develop specifications for contracts. You will be experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams with your effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills ensuring your success. Experience in heavy industry or construction, along with relevant qualifications in Engineering is essential. Exposure to previous projects in capital work upgrades on major outages or shutdowns in similar brownfield environments will be highly regarded.

Working at Port Waratah is about more than just getting a job done, it's about continuously improving to meet the expectations of our customers and the community. To do this we are looking for people that bring diversity of thought, a continuous improvement mindset, and are aligned with our core values of caring, excellence, integrity, and progress.

At Port Waratah we have a reputation for having high standards when it comes to safety, and in 2021 our CEO signed the Diversity Council of Australia's 'I stand for respect' pledge', committing to ensuring a safe, equal, and inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We are focused on strengthening relationships with our first nations community and in 2023 developed a Reconciliation Action Plan to take meaningful action to advance reconciliation.

Our Work to Live culture means everyone takes a shared responsibility approach to all aspects of our business with team members enjoying a range of benefits including a coastal location close to the Newcastle CBD, competitive remuneration and conditions, onsite gyms, exercise physiologists, recognition program, Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities to participate in community engagement activities.

Please apply online at quoting job number 867919. For assistance in making your application, please call Adrian Button or Jessica O'Neill on .

Closing date: 9 June 2024

Port Waratah values diversity and actively seeks the unique contributions that candidates of all abilities and backgrounds can bring to the workplace.



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