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Senior Structural Engineer (relocate to Mackay) Mining - Engineering & Maintenance (Mining, Resources & Energy)
About Mackay & Bowen Basin
Located in tropical Central Queensland, Mackay and Bowen Basin is a hub for great lifestyle and industry (mines and ports). It boasts:
Affordable Housing (Mackay 2024 median house price is $470k) Tropical islands, exceptional outdoor and water-based facilities Superb facilities for growing families The Opportunity
You'll be key in driving specialist engineering for maintenance & upgrade projects. This is currently a coal port with a future and expansion into renewables such as hydrogen & phosphates.
Benefits Long term career prospects (coal, hydrogen, phosphates) Tax benefits if relocating (up to $40k tax free - conditions apply) Paid overtime for ALL hours worked The Opportunity
This is the perfect opportunity to obtain a vast amount of practical experience and apply engineering solutions to a wide variety of structural integrity problems. No day will be the same!
Based at a large port, you'll liaise between the Client and and the Senior Site Engineer. You'll oversee and provide structural engineering support to structural maintenance crews and the engineering department. This will include expert advice on site inspection and repair procedures & processes to the Site Engineering Department, Managers & site based engineers.
About You
As this is both a site and office based role, you must be fit, energetic and keen to be actively involved in site based inspections and office based engineering. Structures include large conveyors, transfer towers, surge bins, bridges, offshore/marine structures, shiploaders, stackers/reclaimers & dump stations.
The key prerequisites are:
Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (RPEQ Structural required) Structural steel & concrete design and inspection experience Confidence to make engineering judgement decisions Provide expert advice to site engineering and maintenance teams Exp. with hands-on-site inspection work and construction supervision Ability to manage and delegate work to structural team members Inspection & design of heavy structures and materials handling equipment Solid knowledge of steel, concrete, wind and materials handling codes Well-developed report writing, verbal and interpersonal skills Strong work ethic and commitment to safety A positive & proactive attitude Hold a current driver's licence An attractive salary package (PLUS paid overtime) will be negotiated depending on your experience. Relocation assistance (if required) can also be provided.
Remuneration ranges from $180k to $240k+ depending on experience. Enquiries can be made in the strictest of confidence to Neil on .
How to Apply
Please address the selection criteria in your cover letter and register through the Apply facility below. Applications close Friday 18th October, 2024. About the recruiter Your application will include the following questions:
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