Introduction

Join a major brownfield fixed plant upgrade project supporting the replacement of critical materials handling infrastructure in Port Hedland. Working across shutdown execution, construction, commissioning and handover, you'll coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams to safely deliver mechanical works involving conveyors, chutes, surge bins and associated fixed plant equipment.

What are you going to do 

  • Deliver mechanical engineering support across construction, shutdown execution, commissioning and handover activities.
  • Coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams across SMPE&I work scopes.
  • Review drawings, specifications, vendor documentation and work packs to ensure constructability and compliance.
  • Manage RFIs, technical queries, field changes and non-conformances.
  • Support shutdown planning, workfront readiness, isolations, lifting activities and commissioning requirements.
  • Monitor contractor performance, productivity, schedule and cost performance.
  • Review and witness quality documentation including ITPs, ITRs, weld records and mechanical completion dossiers.
  • Drive completions, punch list closeout, redline mark-ups and as-built documentation.
  • Participate in risk assessments, constructability reviews and field inspections.
  • Interface closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and project stakeholders.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience delivering projects within mining, resources or heavy industry.
  • Strong brownfield fixed plant construction and shutdown experience.
  • Experience with materials handling equipment such as conveyors, chutes, surge bins, crushers and associated fixed plant.
  • Proven contractor management and site coordination capability.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, completions and handover activities.
  • Strong understanding of QA/QC processes, ITPs, MDRs and construction documentation.
  • Knowledge of structural steel, mechanical installation, welding, lifting and temporary works.
  • Practical, field-focused approach with strong planning and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work a 2:1 roster and travel to Port Hedland.
  • Full Australian working rights required.

What we offer

  • 2/1 Roster
  • Salary Sacraficing
  • Leading mining company and project

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialize in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organizations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions? If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact

Richard - r.clifton-james@brunel.net

Closing: 12 September 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-296473

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Corporate recruiter

Richard Clifton-James

+61 8 9429 5610

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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