You will join a major greenfield Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) project as a Project Engineer, providing mechanical engineering expertise across the delivery of critical dewatering and decant systems. You will work closely with the Project Manager, design consultants, operations and contractors to ensure systems are technically sound, constructable and aligned with operational requirements.

You will build on the current feasibility-level dewatering design, supporting optimisation across staging, production requirements, construction methodology, cost and schedule. Your experience with dewatering, piping and tailings infrastructure will be critical in progressing the project through design and construction while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and delivery.

You will initially be based in Brisbane on a 5/2 roster, transitioning to a 14/7 FIFO roster from November as the project moves to site. Accommodation will be provided for candidates who are not Brisbane-based while working from the Brisbane project office.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead mechanical engineering delivery of dewatering and decant systems
- Develop and review designs, drawings, specifications and calculations
- Coordinate technical approvals, design changes and engineering deliverables
- Provide engineering support through construction and commissioning
- Monitor technical, cost, schedule and quality risks across the package
- Work closely with contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams
- Resolve technical issues and elevate key risks when required
- Support secure, practical and constructable project outcomes

About you





- Project Engineer - Mechanical background is highly preferred
- Highly experienced working with tailings dams and TSF infrastructure
- Strong experience with dewatering systems and slurry pumping
- Proven experience delivering major CAPEX projects
- Operational experience within mining or processing environments
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, pumps and piping
- Confident establishing procedures, processes and engineering standards
- Proven capability working across design, construction and commissioning
- Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills
- Practical, collaborative approach to solving complex project challenges
- Confident communicator who can challenge issues and drive outcomes

Why Join this Project?

- Lead a critical mechanical package on a major greenfield TSF
- Apply your dewatering expertise to a high-profile project
- $230,000 base salary with flexibility for the right candidate
- 5/2 Brisbane roster transitioning to 14/7 FIFO from November
- Influence design, construction and operational outcomes
- Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary project team

Supporting a Diverse Workforce We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments, and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

Concentis and the partners we work with, are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.

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📌 Project Engineer - Tailings Dam (Townsville City)
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📍 Townsville City