Job Description:

Project Engineer (or Senior)

• Location: All Perth WA

• Duration: Casual Contract (12 months)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer (or Senior) to oversee engineering and project execution for an Alumina Refinery project. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of capital projects, ensuring safety, quality, and stakeholder alignment throughout.

The role responsibilities include:

• Manage all phases of engineering and design, from initial studies to final delivery, within budget and timeline constraints.

• Implement design safety protocols and proactively identify and address project risks to meet operational and lifecycle standards.

• Facilitate effective communication between internal teams, clients, and suppliers to ensure smooth project progress and alignment.

• Direct the planning and execution of sustaining capital projects across Huntly and Willowdale, ensuring strategic alignment and efficiency.

• Ensure timely completion of engineering assessments (e.g., HAZOP, FMEA) and adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare regular project updates, oversee procurement timelines, and monitor financial health to prevent overruns and ensure smooth close-out.

What you’ll have:

• 5-10(intermediate), 10–15(senior) years in engineering and project management, preferably with EPC/EPCM and site-based exposure.

• PMP or equivalent from recognized bodies (PMI, IPMA, AIPM).

• Proficient in MS Office tools and familiar with project control systems and workflows.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex project scopes.

• Strong grasp of cost tracking, forecasting, and contract terms including cash flow and margin analysis.

• Ideally based in southern Perth with prior experience in mining or mineral processing projects.

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 kashmera.vijayakumaran@airswift.com  with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Kash at 086256 0338 for more information.