Site Engineer

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About The Role
Thiess is currently recruiting a
Site Engineer
for our exciting new Eva Copper Mine Project, located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People, 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry and 95 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa.

This role is being offered as a max-term contract through to October 2027, providing a great opportunity to be part of an exciting new project

We strongly encourage locals in Northwest Queensland, including members of the Kalkadoon community and other First Nations people, to apply for this role on a BIBO basis. Depending on the successful candidate's location, the role can also be offered on a FIFO roster from either Townsville or Brisbane, with on-site accommodation provided.

Reporting to the Project Engineer, you will work collaboratively to deliver high-quality plans and designs for our civil works.

Key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Design civil construction components for both permanent and temporary works.
• Liaise with the Construction Manager to improve processes and clarify design requirements.
• Ensure civil operations are executed efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Perform duties as a Quality Management Representative.
• Report daily progress, non-compliance issues, and work delays to the Construction Manager.
• Conduct regular inspections of job sites to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Actively monitor the work environment to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Assist with quality and safety audits.
• Implement technical and safety requirements for the project.
• Oversee and monitor daily quality control procedures.
• Track daily production and ensure adherence to cost and schedule targets.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation of work practices.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in civil construction projects, preferably in a mining environment.
• A current, valid Australian driver's licence.
• Possession of a White Card.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate to advanced skills.

What Thiess can do for you:

• 2/1 roster
• Full camp accommodation provided
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO, DIDO, BIBO)
• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
• The flexibility of working within a global mining services provider
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
• Salary sacrifice options for novated leasing
• Competitive package with the eligibility for annual bonus scheme

About Us
Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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How To Apply
This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.