Job details

- Senior Mechanical Engineering Project Manager opportunity supporting multiple projects across surface maintenance, including major concentrator tanks, hydro and smelter facilities.
- $161.50 per hour | 4:3 roster | Site-based, with an ongoing opportunity across a diverse project portfolio.
- Bring your established project management experience to a critical site-based role, managing complex mechanical projects across a major resources operation.

About the Client

Our client is a leading global resources company with extensive operations across Australia, delivering large-scale mining projects and supporting critical resources infrastructure. Our client has a strong focus on safety, operational excellence and sustainable resource development, providing a diverse and highly technical working environment across its operations.

About the Position

This is a senior Mechanical Engineering Project Manager role overseeing multiple projects across surface maintenance, including major concentrator tanks, hydro infrastructure and smelter facilities. You will take ownership of projects from planning through to completion, working closely with maintenance, engineering and operational teams to deliver safe, efficient and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of multiple mechanical projects across surface maintenance operations.
- Manage projects from planning and mobilisation through to execution, completion and close-out.
- Coordinate contractors, engineering teams, maintenance personnel and key site stakeholders.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risks and reporting requirements.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with site standards and procedures.




- Provide strong project leadership across major assets including concentrator tanks, hydro infrastructure and smelter facilities.
- Support project handover, commissioning and close-out activities.

Experience Required

- Several years experience in Project Management within a mining, resources, heavy industrial or similar workplace.

- Strong mechanical engineering background with proven experience delivering mechanical projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects concurrently from concept through to completion.
- Previous experience across surface maintenance projects is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, contractor management and project controls.
- Ability to confidently manage stakeholders across engineering, maintenance, operations and contracting teams.
- Experience working on major mining or processing facilities is highly regarded.
- Civil project management experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Tom Caldow on (08) 6462 1134 or [email protected] quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7072J202636133

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.

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