Job Description

About the project

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Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a cooperative team, driven by shared objectives and values to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project.

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The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community.

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This is an exciting prospect to be part of defining, building, and operating a major mining operation.

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The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa.

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The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland.

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Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.

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Join us and hone your skills and develop current ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

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While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess.

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About the role

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Thiess is currently recruiting a Project Engineer - Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) for our Eva Copper Mine Project, located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People, 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry and 95 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa.

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This role is being offered as a max-term contract of 9-12 months, providing a great opportunity to be part of an exciting new project!

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We strongly encourage locals in Northwest Queensland, including members of the Kalkadoon community and other First Nations people, to apply for this role on a BIBO basis. Depending on the successful candidate's location, the role can also be offered on a FIFO roster from either Townsville or Brisbane, with on-site accommodation provided.

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Reporting to the Superintendent- NPI, you will provide onsite construction engineering support ensuring the safe execution of the Project.

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Key responsibilities in this role will include:

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- Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure work is carried out in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and scheduled dates.
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- Commercially manage subcontractors as head Contractor.
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- Monthly claim assessments/review with the Senior Project Engineer. Perform quality management representative including witness and hold points for contractors Inspection Test Plans (ITP's)
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- Answering Contractor RFI's
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- Escalation of technical queriers (TQ's) to the REPQ designer.
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- Provide daily reports on progress, non-compliance, and work delays to the project team.
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- Conduct regular job site inspections to assess performance and compliance with project standards.
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- Actively monitor the work environment for potential hazards and address risks.
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- Support Subcontractors with quality requirements and safety audits.
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- Assist with contract management tasks.
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About you

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- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
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- Supervisory tickets S1,S2,S3, or ability to obtain
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- A minimum of 3 years' experience in civil construction/infrastructure projects, with durations spent in a mining FIFO and NPI environment.
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- Minimum 1 years' experience as a Project Engineer
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- Ability to work in North Queensland in a Fly in Fly out Roster type, 12 hr days.
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- In-depth understanding of OHS legislation and regulations, including contractual, quality requirements, safety standards, and knowledge of industry construction processes and methodologies.
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- A valid Australian driver's licence
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- Experience undertaking walkdowns including QA inspection (Hold Points) with Contractors.
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- Concrete, Formwork, Reinforcement & Placement experience.Erection of Structural Steelwork experience, in particular portal frame structures.
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- Basic Mechanical and Electrical engineering services knowledge.
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- Possession of a White Card, or ability to obtain one.
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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- Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
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- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
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- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate to advanced competency.
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- Ability to use specific software required for the role. (eg. Autocad)
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What's on offer

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At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

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- Flights provided from Brisbane or Townsville
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- 2/1 roster
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- Full camp accommodation provided
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- Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - FIFO & DIDO
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- Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
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- The flexibility of working within a global mining services providerA range of corporate discounts, including health insurance
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- (Medibank), travel & retail products
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- Salary sacrifice options for novated leasing
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- Competitive package with the eligibility for annual bonus scheme
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About Thiess

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Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

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Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

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At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

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We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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Learn more about working at Thiess.

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📌 Project Engineer (Cloncurry)
🏢 North West Queensland
📍 Cloncurry