Project Engineer

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Roxby Downs, South Australia, AUS
In-Office
Entry level
Industrial
The Role
Supports underground mining operations through mine development and production planning, engineering and temporary works design, subcontractor coordination, technical compliance, cost control, forecasting, claims, and operational improvement. The role requires collaboration with clients and contractors, strong knowledge of underground mining methods, effective communication, analytical planning skills, and a current manual driver’s licence. Work is performed on an 8-days-on, 6-days-off roster with 12-hour shifts at Olympic Dam.
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About the Role

Working an 8 days on, 6 days off roster with 12 hour shifts, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of underground mining operations through planning, technical expertise and project coordination.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing short and long term mine development and production plans
  • Monitoring and optimising underground mining activities to achieve contract targets
  • Managing engineering and temporary works designs
  • Coordinating subcontractor quotations, awards and project execution
  • Providing technical support and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and contract specifications
  • Supporting project cost control, forecasting and monthly claims
  • Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, safety and operational performance
Qualifications
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Previous experience as a Mining Engineer, ideally within an underground mining environment
  • Strong knowledge of underground development and production mining methods
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong client and contractor relationships
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and planning capabilities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of an organisation
  • Current manual driver's licence
  • A positive attitude aligned with Redpath's commitment to "Consider it done - safely."
What's on Offer

At Redpath, we recognise and reward our people with competitive remuneration and genuine career development opportunities.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Career progression and internal promotion opportunities
  • Salary continuance and life insurance
  • PPE provided
  • Modern camp accommodation with ensuite rooms
  • Access to gym, swimming pool and wet mess facilities
  • Telstra and Optus coverage onsite
  • Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasing
  • Discounted BUPA health insurance
  • Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Join a Global Leader

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a growing international mining contractor, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and build your future with Redpath at Olympic Dam.

About UsIn 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.
Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
About the Team

About Redpath

The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors. 

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Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast paced business environment.

We will be shortlisting for this position immediately, so please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button below, or visit our website at Careers | Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers

Skills Required

  • Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Previous experience as a Mining Engineer
  • Experience in an underground mining environment
  • Strong knowledge of underground development and production mining methods
  • Stakeholder management skills and ability to build client and contractor relationships
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning capabilities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Current manual driver’s licence
  • Positive attitude aligned with safe work practices
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The Company
10,005 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

The Redpath Group is a full-service global underground mining contractor serving clients around the world. It provides underground mining services from mine development and shaft sinking to production mining, raiseboring and underground construction, along with engineering and technical services. Redpath supports projects from mine infrastructure design and construction through turnkey operations, combining international reach and decades of experience with an emphasis on safety, productivity and reliable delivery.

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