Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical

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 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.

Northparkes is known for its innovative, technical and collaborative people. The site includes block caving, sub-level caving and open pit mining, and was the first in Australia to use the block cave method. With a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together, Northparkes offers a unique opportunity to lead mechanical capital projects that directly impact site performance and infrastructure.

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.

This role operates on a 9-day fortnight (76-hour fortnight).

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

Reporting to the Sustaining Capital Superintendent, the Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical will lead a portfolio of sustaining capital mechanical projects from concept through to commissioning. You will be the mechanical subject matter expert on site, supporting civil, structural, piping and other functions, and driving improvements across infrastructure and systems. This role provides a unique opportunity to apply both your technical expertise and leadership skills to deliver impactful outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing mechanical sustaining capital projects end-to-end
• Supporting cross-functional teams in project delivery and commissioning
• Leading stakeholder engagement across technical and operational teams
• Resolving long-standing site issues through innovative engineering solutions
• Owning project budgets and timelines with autonomy and accountability
• Maintaining health, safety and environmental standards across all projects
• Demonstrating behaviours aligned with Evolution Mining's values

You will hold a recognised Mechanical Engineering degree and a full driver's licence. You will bring extensive capital project management experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment, with a strong understanding of mechanical systems, fixed plant equipment, and infrastructure. Professional body membership and chartered status are highly regarded but not essential. You must be a proactive problem solver, a confident communicator, and a collaborative team player who thrives in an autonomous role and is ready to lead.

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. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all, and 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.

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