Project Engineer - Mechanical

About the Company

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Professional, ICT, Government, STEM, Management and Executive talent.

Our Tier 1 Mining Client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support a major brownfield fixed-plant replacement and upgrade project

Roster: 2/1 FIFO from Perth

Start date: ASAP

Duration: approx. 12 months - depending on client requirements

Pay Rate: $120.00 p/h + Super depending on experience

Please note that only people with relevant experience will be considered and contacted.

The Role

Currently in its early stages, the project covers structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works, with significant construction and commissioning activities planned around shutdown windows.

This is a hands-on project delivery position suited to an engineer with strong contractor and/or EPCM experience. It is not a design engineering role. You will help take the project from early planning and constructability through fabrication, construction, installation, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical mechanical engineering and project delivery support.
• Review drawings, specifications, vendor information, work packs and contractor deliverables for constructability.
• Coordinate contractors and interfaces across mechanical, structural, piping, electrical and instrumentation scopes.
• Support planning and readiness for brownfield construction and shutdown work fronts.
• Manage technical queries, RFIs, field changes and non-conformances.
• Review quality documentation, including ITPs, ITRs, weld records, inspection reports and mechanical completion records.
• Review construction methodologies, lift studies and temporary works associated with equipment removal and installation.
• Monitor contractor progress, productivity, schedule, costs, constraints and emerging risks.
• Support FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, troubleshooting and defect resolution.
• Drive completions, punch-list close-out, redlines, as-built documentation and handover.
• Undertake site inspections and promote safe, compliant field execution.

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum five years' mechanical engineering and project delivery experience within mining, resources or heavy industry.
• Strong contractor and/or EPCM background.
• Demonstrated hands-on delivery experience across brownfield fixed-plant construction and shutdown projects.
• Broad engineering experience with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary work packages.
• Practical knowledge of mechanical installation, structural steel, welding, lifting and temporary works.
• Experience with materials-handling systems such as surge bins, chutes and conveyors is highly regarded.
• Experience coordinating contractors, quality documentation, completions and commissioning activities.
• Strong constructability, planning, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills

If you are interested in the role and fit the criteria, please apply online today! If you have any further questions before applying online, please email Holly Storor at holly.storor@persolapac.com

PLEASE NOTE - only applicants with recent experience will be considered

Who we are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.
With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

Ready to make your next move? Apply now to join our team.

To learn more about life at PERSOL, visit persolaustralia.com Or follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/persolapac for the latest updates and opportunities.

Consultant

holly.storor@persolapac.com

Reference number: 210393150

Profession:

Mining and Resources

Mining - Eng. & Maintenance

Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce

Date posted: 25th Aug, 2026