Projects Engineer

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
 

About the role

We are extremely excited to announce that we are inviting applications for a Projects Engineer role to be based in our Kurri Kurri office with a hybrid working setup.  

This role will assist managing the design and operational support requirements for Australia Pacific (AusPac) region, reporting to the Senior Engineer - Mechanical. The incumbent, as part of the Orica Assets and Engineering team, fulfills a critical technical support role in the business, providing expert mechanical engineering design services and advice to the AusPac Region.

This includes mechanical governance duties and supporting the Responsible Engineers (RE) application of Group Standards and relevant regulatory standards, in conjunction with advice and input on design development and equipment construction for a variety of mobile equipment, delivery systems and fixed plant installations used by Orica in the AusPac region in accordance with time and cost constraints.

The incumbent would develop in the role and progress towards a Responsible Engineer appointment following the requisite experience and Orica Global RE training process.
 

What you will be doing

The key accountabilities of this Projects Engineer role include ensuring safety and leadership, providing mechanical engineering support for capital projects and assets, complying with regulatory and statutory standards, engaging design resources, improving business processes, supporting regional engineering and capital expenditures, managing cost centers, and overseeing the commissioning and handover of projects and assets.

The Projects Engineer also shares an SH&E role is pivotal in ensuring safety and health standards are upheld throughout the organization. It involves leading by example to mitigate safety hazards, providing mechanical engineering advice on safety and regulations, ensuring designs comply with safety standards, participating in design reviews and hazard studies, and conducting regular performance audits.

Commercial ownership focuses on compliance with statutory and corporate standards, documenting design requests, maximizing the use of existing designs for standardization, preparing project estimates, managing design resources efficiently, and improving customer outcomes by considering their perspectives.

This role also emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge across the engineering group, managing relationships for effective equipment design solutions, and providing technical expertise for equipment design and installation. It includes evaluating protection systems for safety compliance, assisting in incident investigations, and developing engineering standards for various applications.
 

What you will bring

• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) preferred not mandatory – however willing to work toward RPEQ accreditation.
• At least 5 years in professional engineering.
• Experience in project management and managing small teams.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements relating to Mechanical Engineering and the commercial explosives industry
• Knowledge of Engineering theory and practice covering all engineering disciplines including project management
• A practical understanding of our depot and manufacturing operations
• An understanding of the Group’s objectives, and the Project & Engineering’s part in those
• The incumbent will be highly creative and innovative

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.