Project Engineer

Description

Make Your Mark on a WA Success Story

Founded in the coastal town of Port Gregory, the culture of GMA is built on a legacy of innovation. From humble beginnings more than 40 years ago, GMA has grown to become the global leader in the garnet abrasives industry.

While it takes a team of over 500 people to operate GMA's three mine sites, ten processing plants, five recycling facilities, and 13 offices around the globe, the legacy of innovation and core values continue to pass down throughout each generation.

Requirements

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent/Manager, the Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the safe delivery of various projects within the Mid-West. You will work on projects that include major maintenance upgrades, structural remediation, and operational improvement projects predominantly at GMA's Wet and Dry Plants in Geraldton and Port Gregory

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES | Project Planning and Realization

· Prepare and manage project documentation including proposals, developing project scopes, estimates and schedules

· Perform technical design, drafting and specification preparation

· Develop and improve project management processes and make continuous improvements

· Responsible for technical support which may include high levels of innovation, and therefore require a robust understanding of the GMA processing plants together with sound project management skills

· Provide on-site supervision of projects and appropriate contractor management

· Ensure that works delivered are in accordance with the project scope

· Arrange and facilitate relevant and required test work

· Ensure designs within all engineering disciplines are controlled and updated versions always used

· Liaise with operations to ensure that designs address operability and maintainability challenges

· Updating of all relevant project control documentation

· Partake in technical and commercial review processes of different procurement packages

· Support operational team with Operational Readiness activities prior to project commissioning

· Support and manage the commissioning activities of projects

· Regular reporting on key milestones

· Lead Management of Change and risk management processes

· Development and issue of AFE's (Authorised Funding Expenditure) to support projects

SKILLS AND SELECTION CRITERIA | RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering

· Project engineering/management qualification/accreditation, such as Prince2

· A minimum of 5 years' experience in project engineering roles

· Understanding of WHS management systems and demonstrated application and commitment to health and safety

· Experience in researching and understanding complex technical information to develop and implement business solutions

· Able to work effectively with multiple disciplines (eg, mechanical, electrical etc) to deliver projects on time and within budget

· Proficiency with project management software with knowledge of design tools

· Proficiency in project design and planning, management, costing and documentation

· Experience in managing contractors and administering contracts

· Effective problem solving and decision making within dynamic project environments

· Effective verbal and written communication skills, and experience working with different cultures

· Ability to travel to our Mid-West operations

· Holding a valid C class driver's license

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS |

At GMA we pride ourselves on recruiting and retaining a local workforce giving you the enjoyment of a mining industry career, whilst being able to be home every night with your family and friends.

We offer competitive salaries, transport to and from our port Gregory operations as well as paid lunch and tea breaks.

In addition to the above some of GMA's employee benefits include:

• Leave for all of life's reasons (Annual, Personal, Community Service, Parental, Long Service Leave)
• 2x Protected Public holidays so you can celebrate important events with your family and friends.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous employee incentive scheme (Bonus)
• Superannuation above statutory minimum's for long term employees.
• Gym Membership Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS |

At GMA we are committed to fulfilling our purpose by always adhering to our values of Teamwork, Care, Trust, Excellence, Determination and Entrepreneurship in our everyday work and behaviours:

• Teamwork: Work collaboratively and support one another to achieve great outcomes. Seek what is best for GMA, our customers and our colleagues rather than just ourselves.
• Care: Show respect and concern for each other and ourselves. Ensure we do the right thing and we do it well. go the extra mile to ensure we all reach our goals.
• Trust: Be open and honest. Share information openly and proactively, follow through on commitments.
• Excellence: Set high standards and hold ourselves, and each other accountable for achieving them. Focus on great results. Make the right choices, even if no one is looking.
• Determination: Never give up
• Entrepreneurship: We look for opportunities to innovate and grow

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