• FIFO 5:2 4:3 day shift roster to Dampier

• Work in a successful, well-established, and high performing team

• Join a global leader in the mining and resources sector

About the Client

Rio Tinto Operates the world's 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

WorkPac are currently seeking an experienced Marine Project Engineer to join our client Rio Tinto in their Sustaining Capital team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Lead by providing Project Engineering expertise on marine construction projects and marine structural integrity projects.

• Manage project Contractor(s) - monitoring progress, safety performance, conformance with scope of work, contract deliverables, quality standards and specifications. (Experience/knowledge of welding standards and application of protective coatings advantageous).

• Engage with site key stakeholders to plan and coordinate Sustaining Capital Project works with Site Maintenance activities (operating and shutdown).

• Perform site inspections of Contractor Works (planning, quality, progress, change management).

• Coordinate Technical Queries through the Consultant (providing technical and site experience/input) and/or engineering subject matter experts

• Supporting the Project Lead, review progress payment claims, review project schedule compliance, provide monthly progress reports to internal stakeholders, track project budget, prepare and review accommodation and monthly cashflow forecasts.

• Demonstrate safety leadership in the field, engaging in Critical Risk Management ensuring the highest HSEQ standards are being met at all times.

• Collaborate well with project support functions (including procurement, cost analysis, estimators, planners, shutdown schedulers, travel, accommodation, and mobilisation teams).

• Ensuring the day-to-day scope delivery is meeting schedule.

• Utilising the Sustaining Capital project procedures to assist moving new projects through the stages Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, Implementation and Close Out.

• Determining optimum design solutions in consultation with the design teams.

• Creating an accurate Project Budget and forecasting cash flow.

• Creating a Project Schedule to meet required business deadlines.

• Reviewing construction methodologies and tender documentation.

• Developing scope of works.

• May support other disciplines within the Dampier delivery portfolio, depending on demand and priority

Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years post-graduate experience with SMP projects in the mining industry with experience in structural integrity highly regarded

• Bachelor of Engineering (civil/structural/mechanical preferred) OR Trade Certificate + Extensive Project Management Experience with marine construction projects

• Core project quality control and assurance skills

• Experience with marine construction or marine maintenance will be highly regarded

• Experience with shutdown planning and job task sequencing highly regarded

• Experience with Contractor/Sub-contractor management

• Experience with reviewing resource loaded schedules

• SAP experience favoured but not essential

• Experience with structural welding and application of protective coatings systems (including QA/QC requirements) advantageous but not essential.

About WorkPac

WorkPac is Australiaâs largest privately owned workforce services business with over 1.3 million registered candidates. We offer tailored solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across Mining, Construction, Healthcare and more. Our consistent promise to both candidates and clients is that choosing WorkPac is always a âGood Moveâ.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Racquel Clibbens on  quoting the below reference number.

Rio Tinto Job Reference Number: 7469J20244623

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