Project Engineer

Duration: Project for 6 months with option to extend (first project with 2nd project likely to follow).Position Summary:Our client is an Australian public company headquartered in Brisbane. Their patented metal-ion-based technology is applied to improve the performance of next-generation lithium-ion batteries and in the development of diagnostic solutions in Life Sciences. They are Seeking a skilled Project Engineer for a fixed-term contract to manage facility fit-out design and construction, equipment sourcing, and process engineering. Bring your expertise in project management, contractor oversight, and WHS compliance to drive success in battery manufacturing projects.Scope of Work:

• Develop facility fit out requirements/specification
• Prepare Request for Tender Documents (with commercial support as required)
• Tender evaluation and Contractor selection (eg 2 quotes minimum)
• Contract negotiation (with commercial support as required)
• Management of Contractor (and other subcontractors as required)
• Stakeholder management eg building owner and consultants as required
• Project management of facility fit out end to end (via Contractor) including:

- Design review and approvals (including external approvals eg building approval via Contractor)
- Construction phase and final build approvals/certification (as required)
- Budget (eg variations) and schedule managementProcess/Project Engineering:

• Optimise facility layout & process flow (input into design)
• Source/develop standard operating procedures (eg process/operations/maintenance documentation)
• Support startup and troubleshooting as required
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Health Safety (WHS)
• Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with Quality systems

Skills:

• 10-15 years' experience minimum - mechanical/chemical/process engineer or similar
• Project management experience in similar projects eg pilot plants/lab facility & equipment setup
• Experience managing contractors and suppliers
• Experience working in compliance with WHS systems/processes (eg risk assessments etc)
• Experience in battery manufacturing and testing desirable

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