Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto’s partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with Marine experience.

This is a newly created Project Engineer position supporting a major structural integrity program on the PPT Wharf in Dampier. Working on an 8:6 roster, you will oversee contractors, coordinate structural remediation works, manage quality and project documentation, and help deliver critical shutdown activities within a live operational marine environment. The role requires a self-motivated and adaptable professional who can navigate changing priorities, solve problems on the ground, and contribute to the successful delivery of this project.

Reporting to the Superintendent Delivery and working in a collaborative and exciting environment, you will:

- Manage the day-to-day delivery of structural integrity works on a major wharf infrastructure project, ensuring scope, schedule and safety requirements are achieved.
- Oversee contractor activities on site, providing direction, support and resolution of technical and operational issues as they arise.
- Coordinate and monitor structural remediation works including blast and paint programs, structural steel repairs and replacement of beams and other infrastructure components.
- Review, assess and respond to contractor technical queries, making practical engineering decisions in a rapid-paced operational environment.
- Conduct on-site verification of completed works, including quality inspections, quantity measurements and management of project documentation.
- Support shutdown and outage execution activities, including schedule validation, stakeholder coordination and attendance at shutdown planning meetings.
- Manage quality outcomes and defect close-out processes,



ensuring compliance with project specifications and documentation requirements.
- Adapt to changing project priorities, identifying alternative work scopes and maintaining project momentum when operational constraints or schedule changes impact planned activities.

About You

- Proven structural integrity project experience in industrial or marine environments.
- Proactive problem-solver with strong decision-making and adaptability.
- Structural engineering qualification or relevant trade background with site delivery experience.
- Resilient, hands-on professional who thrives in challenging operational environments.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Dedication to everyone’s safety
- Current C Class manual drivers’ license
- Relevant trade qualifications and certificates
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing

Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Chandler Macleod is one of Australia’s most experienced workforce partners. You’ll receive a competitive pay rate paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.

Apply Now!
Ready to take the next step? Apply today to join Chandler Macleod for an exciting onsite assignment with Rio Tinto. Applications close 2 October 2026. Chandler Macleod reserves the right to close applications earlier if suitable candidates are identified.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse,



people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-incl

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📌 Project Engineer- Marine (Perth)
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