Engineering Manager – Mining & Minerals
Overview
An opportunity is available for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a growing Perth-based engineering team, supporting a strong pipeline of secured studies and mining projects.
Reporting to the General Manager – Engineering, this position will lead engineering design activities across multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring technical quality, design compliance, resource utilisation and project deliverables are achieved within agreed timeframes and budgets.
Responsibilities
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Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and design teams across studies and detailed design projects.
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Monitor team performance, providing technical guidance, feedback and support where required.
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Manage engineering and drafting resources to achieve project deliverables within agreed schedules and man-hour budgets.
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Ensure engineering designs and solutions meet technical, quality, safety, environmental and client requirements.
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Maintain high standards of engineering quality, accuracy and consistency across project deliverables.
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Work closely with clients and mining operations to identify engineering opportunities and support business development.
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Drive continuous improvement, innovation and the adoption of new technologies across engineering activities.
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Mentor and develop engineering personnel, supporting professional development and succession planning.
Candidate Experience
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Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
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15+ years' experience in mineral processing or related industries.
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Extensive experience in mechanical engineering design across studies and detailed design.
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Strong background in gold, base metals or lithium projects highly desirable.
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Broad multidisciplinary engineering knowledge and understanding of mineral processing operations.
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Strong understanding of mining operational requirements, project risks and engineering design challenges.
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Proven ability to lead, develop and manage engineering teams and multidisciplinary resources.
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Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
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Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions within project budgets and schedules.
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Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities and support business growth.
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Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel for site support and client engagement.
What’s on Offer
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Exposure to major mining and mineral processing projects across international markets.
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Career development and mentoring from experienced industry professionals.
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Flexible working arrangements.
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Professional membership support.
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18 weeks paid maternity leave plus superannuation continuance.
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Employee rewards, recognition and retail discount programs.
