Project Engineer
Our Opportunity
Location: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.
Roster: 4D3R ex Perth (Tue to Fri)
The Project Engineer is accountable for the safe and effective delivery of capital and sustaining projects at Solomon. The role supports the Engineering & Reliability function by improving asset performance, reliability and operational efficiency through disciplined project execution and engineering solutions.
This position plays a key role in ensuring projects are aligned with Fortescue’s operational priorities, safety standards and cost objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in field leadership activities, risk assessments (JSA, HAZOP, TBRA, CRAW) and implement effective controls.
- Deliver projects from concept through to commissioning and handover; ensure all projects are designed, planned and executed in compliance with site safety standards and statutory requirements.
- Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules and execution plans.
- Perform tendering, technical and commercial evaluations and award in compliance with Fortescue’s procurement policies.
- Manage project performance to achieve targets for safety, cost, schedule and quality.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Planning teams to align project outcomes.
- Manage contractors, consultants and vendors to deliver safe and effective results.
- Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in project engineering within mining, resources or heavy industry.
- Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks and lifecycle management.
- Experience working in site-based operational environments.
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) desirable.
- Exposure to reliability engineering and asset management practices desirable.
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
https://fortescue.com/careers
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.