Project Manager – Soft Rock Mining

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Due to internal promotion, we’re on the hunt for a capable Project Manager to deliver significant projects for Komatsu Mining’s Soft Rock Mining Division.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you’ll be joining a national team of highly capable engineers and Project Managers delivering industry leading technology and original equipment projects anywhere up to $200M in value. 

Key Job Responsibilities

From precontract to execution to delivery, you’ll be faced with a wide range of challenges that will be solved collectively by the supportive team around you. 

The relationships you build and credibility you gain will see you provide leadership and mentoring not only to your own team, but to the wider business. 

You’ll liaise with stakeholders across the whole organisation, and provide supervision, coordination and advice to a multidisciplinary team which includes project supervisors, engineering professionals, logistics, finance, and support staff. 

You’ll be joining the highly capable Komatsu team dedicated to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. 

This role offers rewarding challenges, a great salary & benefits, and career development.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A focus on safety and risk analysis
• A solid understanding of the principles underpinning project management.
• Formal Project Management certification from PMI or another recognized professional body is highly regarded.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplined and complex projects in excess of $50M.
• Previous exposure to managing projects within the Mining or similar heavy industries.
• Qualified in either Mechanical or Electrical engineering disciplines, with postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• Exposure to areas such as fabrication, hydraulics, machine design, welding, electrics, or automation; and
• The ability to travel throughout Australia and overseas to support our extensive customer base.

Benefits

• 12 weeks paid primary career parental leave
• Discounts on Apple, Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft products
• Recognition and awards, opportunity to complete recognised Cert III courses, Diploma’s in Leadership & Management, and an Educational Support Program
• Employee Referral Program offering a bonus of $5,000 if you successfully refer someone for a role
• Discounted corporate rates with HCF and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with total wellbeing solution provider Hunterlink
• Discounts with Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Kennards Hire, Bridgestone and Orix
• Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown Hotels, IHG and travel agents

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace, competitive remuneration package, interesting and diverse experience with opportunities to grow professionally in a progressive learning environment.