Project Engineer - Environmental Services

at  Mcmahon Services

MCMAHON SERVICES IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST PRIVATELY-OWNED CONSTRUCTION, INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ORGANISATIONS. AS A NATIONAL BUSINESS, WE OPERATE FROM CITY CENTRES THROUGH TO REMOTE LOCATIONS AND EMPLOY OVER 1,100 PEOPLE ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND.

McMahon Services is committed to employing for the long term rather than just for projects. We have family business values, whilst integrating our reputation, integrity, safety, excellence and relationships to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers.
Our people are central to what we do. Our work environment is positive, collaborative, and open, and we operate as a team. We are firmly committed to looking after the success and wellbeing of our staff, from safety in the workplace through to professional development, ongoing training, and equal opportunities.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

With the company showing continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Environmental Services team in Western Australia, assisting ongoing decommissioning works at one of Australia’s most significant Power Generating facilities at Kwinana, and other current and future projects.
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager (SPM), your primary responsibility will be to assist the SPM in delivering the projects, implement practical application of technical skillsets, provide sound technical advice to the SPM, assist in the execution of projects, maintain a site presence (when required) and lead safety culture, and proactively report project progress.
This role is a full-time permanent opportunity with weekly pay and will be operate mostly at our Kwinana site office, Western Australia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead methodology design & review in conjunction with the Tier1 third party design engineer.
• Reviewing, documenting, analysing and planning the project with the Project Manager
• Acting as a technical lead for the project team and providing advice and leadership when required
• Completing works in alignment with customer’s specifications and requirements
• Ensuring warranty and dispute claims for the project are addressed as soon as practical.
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards of the customers and the company are followed
• Performing risks and hazards assessment to prevent incidents, injury and damage
• Providing engineering advice to relevant stakeholders as and we required
• Overviewing the entire project (within disciplines) from an engineering viewpoint while maintaining an open approach to all problems
• Coach, support, motivate and develop a positive safety culture across the business in line with Safety Certainty 2.0 principles.

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil or Structural), Project Management, or Construction Management.
• Demonstrated years of experience as a Project Engineer, specific demolition & decommissioning experience, particularly in the felling of structures & critical lift design would be an advantage.
• Problem-solving and innovation skills.
• Construction White Card and Current driver’s license.
• Ability to work as autonomously as well as a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to Work Health & Safety and Environmental standards.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience in ERP software like Procore and Pronto or similar programs would be advantageous.
• Must be able to pass a Drug and Alcohol and Fit for work assessment
• Ability to obtain DCSI and Defence clearance.
• Ability to travel based on project requirements. In return you will be provided with additional LAFHA (living away from home allowance)