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Senior Project Engineer (E&I)

Northern Star Mining Services Limited
Washington, DC Temporary
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

Ready to continue your professional journey with Northern Star Resources? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have significant operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for career progression and professional development, we stand as Australia’s premier gold producer.

Interested? Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star , we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these values and contributing to our collective growth & continued success.

Currently, our KCGM Growth Project Team has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior E&I Project Engineer to join the Northern Star construction team managing the major expansion & modernisation project at the KCGM Gold Processing Facility in Kalgoorlie.

This position will be an initial 18-month contract , with approximately the first six months being Perth based at our Subiaco Project Office , working a 40-hour, Monday to Friday work week , and the remaining 12 months working a 14 / 7 FIFO roster out of Perth.

Here is what awaits you :

  • Tracking and reporting on project progress and performance of site contractors.
  • Review and coordinate required project schedule updates and weekly reports with contractors.
  • Ensure contractor's adherence to KCGM Growth Project QA / QC requirements.
  • Ensure contractor’s adherence to NSR / KCGM policies and procedures.
  • Support site project execution, HSE support, QA / QC, and project closeout activities, which include commissioning activities.
  • Working closely with KCGM operations, not to affect operations.
  • Supporting the various disciplines Superintendents in managing site contractor’s performance.
  • Support the integrated owners engineering team in closing / resolving engineering issues by expediting contractor TQ / RFI responses, which could affect contractor's performance.
  • Encourage a culture of continuous improvement between NSR, contractors and other stakeholders.
  • Encourage a culture of positive collaboration between NSR, contractors and other stakeholders.
  • Reviewing and advising on commercial, contracts and scope changes when requested or noted.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need :

As a highly experienced E&I Project Engineer, you have gained significant experience in a similar site-based role, have worked on both Greenfields & Brownfields Construction Projects , and understand the complexities involved in the delivery of a large-scale mining construction project.

Experience :

  • 10 years of experience delivering projects in the resources industry, including 5 years working for an owner, engineering or construction contracting businesses.
  • Work pack management, including design, fabrication & factory acceptance testing for backup power, switchrooms & overhead power lines, where applicable.
  • At least a basic understanding of administration, finance & business reporting concepts.
  • A thorough knowledge of project management tools.
  • Experience in managing change activities, as well as stakeholder management.
  • Possess a strong level of computer literacy across the MS Office Suite , as well as experience using Navisworks.
  • Qualifications :

  • A tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
  • An industry recognised project management qualification, coupled with significant hands-on experience, would be well regarded.
  • Passion for Growth :

  • Excellent communication & people skills, with the ability to engage, influence & build strong, functional relationships across all levels.
  • Target driven & solutions orientated, you think strategically & outside the box to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Innovative in thought, with an agile mindset, you possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills and thrive in a dynamic environment.
  • Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you are well organised, have strong time management skills and can multitask effectively & seamlessly.
  • Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

    Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include :

  • Career progression & professional development opportunities.
  • 30% uplift when role becomes FIFO (14 / 7).
  • Five weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
  • A quarterly Gold Price Variable Bonus.
  • Annual Short-term Incentive Bonus.
  • An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
  • Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
  • Northern Star’s pre-employment process includes completing a full pre-employment medical, confirming you hold the relevant Australian work rights, and the ability to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.

    Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer who fosters an environment that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse workforce.

    We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage your application by clicking the yellow 'Apply Now' button.

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