SMP/Mechanical Project Engineer

3 weeks ago

Bunbury, Australia NES Fircroft Full time

Overview

Project Engineer – SMP / Mechanical (FIFO 4:3)

Location: WA Mine Site (FIFO from Perth)

Roster: 4:3 FIFO

Contract Length: Starting on 6 months, budgeted for 12. Rolling contracts from there on.

Rate: $90–$105/hr + Super

What’s in it for you

- Ongoing contract work

- Decent camp facilities - village close to airport and short commute to site

- Salary sacrifice and novated leasing options

- Networking opportunities through NES Fircroft

- Perth-based contractor and payroll support

- Option to contract Pty Ltd or PAYG.

- Join a site that has green iron and decarbonisation initiatives

- Friendly, easy-going PMs and team

- Ability to work independently and take initiative

About the role

We’re seeking a Project Engineer with SMP or mechanical experience to support a range of sustaining capital projects on a WA iron ore mine site. You’ll be working on upgrades such as Vault 3, chute replacements, and other brownfield improvements across fixed plant infrastructure.

This is a site-based role requiring hands-on involvement in scoping, budgeting, execution, and commissioning. You’ll be part of a collaborative and well-balanced team, reporting to a supportive leader with 6 direct reports (2 electrical, 1 cost, 1 scheduler, 1 planner and yourself).

Key responsibilities

- Define scope for future projects to enable accurate budgeting and planning.

- Support PMs and supervisors in delivering brownfield asset maintenance and upgrades.

- Manage projects from FEL through to commissioning.

- Oversee works including:

- Asset replacement and upgrades

- Obsolete equipment replacement

- Structural remediation (steelwork, civils, concrete)

- Engage confidently with stakeholders and maintain positive working relationships.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in mining, ideally in fixed plant projects

- Strong background in SMP or mechanical execution

- Experience across dry and wet plant environments

- Proven ability in project design, scheduling, safety in design, commissioning, and QA

- Site-based experience essential

- Strong stakeholder engagement and team collaboration skills

If this sounds like you and something you're interested in, please click on the relevant links to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss. Australian working rights are essential.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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