Marine Project Engineer

• FIFO Roster
• Diverse marine and structural project portfolio.
• Collaborate with top industry professionals in a dynamic work environment.

About Our Client:

Rio Tinto operates the worlds largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety, and environmental performance.

About the Role

As a Marine Project Engineer, you will support the Project Lead in delivering marine construction and structural integrity projects. You'll manage contractors, ensure compliance with quality standards, and oversee project schedules and budgets. This role offers the opportunity to demonstrate safety leadership and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, driving the successful completion of sustaining capital projects. This position will operate on an initial 5:2 4:3 roster transitioning to an 8:6 roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for marine construction and structural integrity projects.
• Manage contractors, ensuring adherence to progress, quality, and safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections for quality, progress, and change management.
• Coordinate technical queries with consultants and subject matter experts.
• Prepare progress reports, cashflow forecasts, and track project budgets.
• Collaborate with project support functions for seamless execution.
• Engage with stakeholders to integrate project works with maintenance activities.
• Demonstrate safety leadership and promote HSEQ compliance.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural/Mechanical preferred) or Trade Certificate with extensive marine project experience.
• 35 years post-graduate experience in SMP projects; mining industry experience highly regarded.
• Knowledge of structural integrity, welding standards, and protective coatings advantageous.
• Experience in marine construction or maintenance highly regarded.
• Strong contractor/subcontractor management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and Primavera P6; SAP experience preferred.
• Technical expertise in brownfields SMP projects.
• Ability to work autonomously, demonstrate initiative, and achieve results.

How to Apply:

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

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Georgia Guy on(08) 6462 1147 or Georgia.Guy@workpac.com quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7469J20255914

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