Lead Civil Engineer

Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Job Type Contract

Date Added May 29, 2024

Summary

Summary Our Tier 1 EPCM client seeks an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to work on a major project with a 3+ years project life for a Tier 1 mining company, Perth based on an initial 12-month contract (high possibility for extension).

This large-scale project, valued at over $1 billion, aims to sustain the mining client’s iron ore production in Western Australia. The project scope includes civil earthworks, roads, material handling transfer pads, non-process infrastructure (NPI) pads, and surface water management and drainage.

As a Lead Civil Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of project delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team of civil engineers and fostering their development.
• Providing technical expertise and guidance throughout various project stages, from design to implementation.
• Producing design documentation, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Applying a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles to develop practical and economical solutions that meet client requirements.
• Coordinating the production of documentation, specifications, and deliverables within agreed project timeframes and budget constraints.

What the client can offer

• Minimum job duration of 18 months with high potential for extension beyond the initial 12 months.
• Flexible working hours allowing customization of start and end times.
• Empowerment to take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Supportive and friendly team environment

What you will bring

• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated experience working on mining, earthworks and road projects.
• Demonstrated experience working on study and design projects within the mining industry.
• Demonstrated capability as a technical leader and people mentor with the ability to lead and manage a team of engineers and designers.
• Strong interpersonal skills, having impact and influence with the capacity to build professional relationships both internally and client-facing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse and resolve complex issues.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.
With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)

If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to tiffany.kew@airswift.com with your updated CV/ resume & contact details .

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If so, this would be a great development opportunity for you to broaden your skills beyond the technical arena. If you're happy to remain in a purely technical role, we can continue you on this trajectory.

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• Mentor and develop other Civil Engineers.
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Our client seeks a Senior Civil Engineer, Perth based for an initial 12 month contract.

How would you like to make valued contributions to engineering / design outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects – some with a total investment cost of up to $250M?

Want the chance to be more involved with client interactions or have some input on proposals?

If so, this would be a great development opportunity for you to broaden your skills beyond the technical arena. If you're happy to remain in a purely technical role, we can continue you on this trajectory.

Working closely with Project Managers, you’ll be providing technical expertise and advice across all stages of project design – Order of Magnitude, Pre-Feasibility Studies, Feasibility Studies, Detailed Design and Execution. Your role will be key to identifying and defining engineering solutions for our clients.

We’ll also be asking you to:

• Mentor and develop other Civil Engineers.
• Undertake storm water investigations, flood studies and devise mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry and client standards.
• Manage your own time across projects to ensure deliverables are met.
• Identify and report on any potential deviations from agreed scope of works.

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• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering (chartered membership status – Engineers Australia).
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• Well-developed interpersonal skills to influence, negotiate & build productive relationships.
• A keen eye for detail, good time management and a knack for problem-solving.
• Current right to work in Australia.

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Key Accountabilities

• Design and deliver Electrical systems for Heavy Industry Mobile Equipment (HME) and Rail Development projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner.
• Contribute to design reviews and validation of various engineering designs and associated component selection suitable for application.
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• Proactively deliver on the company’s stretch targets
• Liaising with a range of key stakeholders on all technical aspects of projects
• Providing regular updates to the Principal Electrical Engineer including work progress, risks, and priorities.

Skills, knowledge, & experience required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Mining, Rail or Heavy Mobile Equipment.
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (essential)
• Experience with development of electrical standards, processes and procedures.
• Experience with Arc Flash Risk and management.
• Experience with Functional Safety standard and compliance.
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• Experience in designing high voltage DC power systems.
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• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for excellence.
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• Knowledge of Power Electrical/Electronic.

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As aPrincipal Electrical Designer,you will be focusing onthe primary purpose of this role is to drive and deliver safe and sustainable electrical design on a for various sustaining capital projects. Large component of the scopes will have brownfield elements; strong design capabilities on brownfield projects is key.
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We are looking for aPrincipal Electrical Designerto join our team inPerth.
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• Deliver discipline specific design and drafting services that meet companu, the client’s and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
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ensure the project scope is clear and that changes to scope comply with project change management process. prepare/assist and oversee the production of engineering drawings and documentation. ensure all drawings and documents are checked in accordance with Company checking procedures. work done is on time and within budget; and participate in project reviews as required.

• Assist in scoping requirements and estimating design budget in response to requests for Lead Engineers.
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Initiate, manage and supervise, design and drafting assignments with the home office and Workshare team. Ensure technical integrity of the discipline’s deliverables through the implementation of checking and design review activities. Provide technical direction, control and supervision for design on the project. Deliver the discipline’s design deliverables within schedule and budget. Manage quality and consistency within the discipline. Coordinate change control and technical query process within the discipline. Manage discipline resources assigned to the project. Report progress of discipline deliverables. Resolve discipline technical issues. Maintain discipline task and deliverables lists for the project. Coordinate design with other disciplines and squad checking deliverables. Motivate and manage the team’s performance, competency and develop staff within the group including the provision of on-the-job training. What you’ll have

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Essential:

• Experienced, competent user of AutoCAD, Microstation (2D & 3D).
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Single line diagrams – HV and LV Three-line Diagrams Schematics for panels such as incomers, feeders, VSDs and motor starters. Cable schedules. Material takes offs / BoM. Electrical equipment layouts. Switchroom layouts. Earthing layouts. Earthing diagrams. Key interlocking diagrams. Primary and secondary schematics. Termination diagrams. Panel general arrangements. Lighting and Small Power layouts. Preferred:

• AVEVA 3D modelling packages, (PDMS, E3D).
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Why you should apply

• A supportive work environment where innovation is inspired, and new ideas are encouraged.
• The opportunity and support to develop your career globally.
• A competitive remuneration package.
• A global company commitment to all things related to health, safety and the environment.

You must have current unrestricted working rights for Australia to be eligible for consideration and only those candidates with appropriate qualifications and experience will be contacted directly.
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