Senior Projects Engineer

Why Gold Fields?

• Job Security: Permanent full-time position with a reputable gold producer operating multiple long-life mining projects
• Competitive Base Salary and Site Allowance: We value your skills and experience. Employees working on site receive an additional 6% Site Allowance
• Private Health Insurance Allowance: Benefit from up to $6,000 allowance per annum towards your Private Health Insurance Cover
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme: Earn up to 10% of your base salary over the year if site targets are met
• Increased Leave Entitlements: Up to 5 weeks Annual Leave per annum
• Inclusive Paid Parental Leave: 18 weeks for Primary Carer and 6 weeks for Secondary Carer
• Long Service Leave: Eligible pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
• Generous Employee Referral Program: $10,000 for successfully referring a candidate who commences in a permanent role with Gold Fields

Your Impact

Supported by the Projects Superintendent, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the success of our mining projects. You’ll:

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of project delivery, ensuring alignment with best practices and company guidelines.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with contractors at Granny Smith gold mine.
• Proactively identify and address emerging challenges to keep projects on track.
• Champion innovation by implementing new procedures, processes, and technologies.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with contractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide expert technical input into project scopes to ensure successful outcomes.
• Oversee safety and financial performance of contract work, including cost reporting, forecasting, and variation management.

About You

We’re looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking professional who brings:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mining or Electrical Engineering or extensive Mechanical Trade experience with projects experience.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Business or Project Management (highly regarded)
• Proven experience in contractor management
• Proficiency in MS Office, Ventsim, Deswik, and SAP
• Strong leadership skills, with a focus on team development and change management