AddressThe Eva Copper Mine (ECM) located in North West Queensland is a significant and strategically important project for Harmony Gold Mining Company Pty Ltd. The greenfield project site is located approximately 75km north-west of Cloncurry.
The Project will be the largest mining operation in North West Queensland with a minimum mine life of 15 years, and will involve mining multiple open cut pits providing copper bearing ore to a concentrator. The mine site will include development of tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, power generation and an accommodation village.
Harmony is the largest gold producer, by volume, in South Africa owning and operating numerous mining and tailings retreatment operations. Harmony also owns and operates the Hidden Valley Mine in Papua New Guinea including holding 50% (Joint Venture with Newmont) in the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. These Papua New Guinea assets together with the Eva Copper Mine Project are supported by the Harmony South East Asia corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.
Harmony is currently preparing to progress the Execute Phase of the Eva Copper Mine Project in support of achieving near term 1st production and are seeking highly motivated and experienced people to join our growing project delivery and operations teams. The Execution Phase will begin July 2024 with commencement of front-end engineering and design, and in parallel preliminary site works will also be progressed in support of full project execution post final investment decision. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building and operating a major mining operation that will offer employment opportunities across the project life cycle, from project definition and delivery into operations.
The
Senior Project Engineer – Tailings Management
will be responsible for coordinating the Front End Engineering Design (FEED), detailed designs and construction support of the Tailings Management infrastructure.
Responsibilities include: Coordinating technical activities to deliver the Tailings Management defined scope (Tailings Storage Facility - TSF). Ensure the TSF Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and detailed design compliance, with all relevant safety, health and environment policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines in conjunction with other Project disciplines. Contractor management of the Tailings Management contractors. Management of scope budgets, schedules and project plans and procedures. Assist in the development of departmental budget consistent with the project phase, particularly in their area of influence, as well as project charters and company strategic plans. Leads the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) and Safety in Design (SID) for the Tailings Management scopes. Provides technical / construction support for the TSF contractors and supports operational process development (operational readiness). Preparation and review of engineering work packs for tender, award and site construction / commissioning works. Managing vendor / contractor work packages for TSF ensuring packages are delivered within agreed budget and timelines. Through project coordination meetings and other forms of communication, oversees and coordinates the technical and construction aspects of the Tailings Management scopes. Prepares status reports and regularly monitors budgets, consultants/contractors and schedules. Establish and coordinate interfaces internally within engineering, with other disciplines within the project, consultant/contractor teams and other third parties. Working with the Construction Contractors to ensure that the engineering design is fit for purpose. Ensure that the quality of the engineering design and construction meets projects requirements. What you will bring to Harmony: Bachelor degree (or higher) in relevant discipline. Minimum 7 Years experience within the mining/construction industry in a Senior Project / Construction Management or equivalent role. Experience with Bulk Earthworks, Tailings Storage Facility design and construction. Experience with ANCOLD guidelines through all TSF life cycle phases. Strong analytical, planning, problem solving and negotiation skills. Mining Industry Supervisor - S123 qualification or eligible to meet the requirements to attend. C Class Driver's Licence. Location This role will be DIDO from local communities or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville to our sites in Cloncurry QLD, with local candidates highly regarded. Our roster is 8 days on, 6 days off. You will also, at times, be required to work in the Project office in Brisbane.
What We Offer An opportunity to be part of a formidable team focused on building an exciting, new project. Eligible to participate in the company bonus scheme. Highly competitive remuneration, incentives, and other benefits. Corporate / discounted rates with Medibank and Qantas Club. Access to Harmony’s benefits discounts scheme. Harmony is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Work for a company who values their employees and recognises their contribution. We understand that to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the efforts of every team member. We want team members to start their day with a sense of purpose and end it with a sense of accomplishment.
To Apply If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, please submit your application online by clicking ‘Apply’. Please include a Cover Letter which outlines how your skills and experience align with this role.
To learn more about Harmony and the Eva Copper Mine Project visit https://www.harmony.co.za
We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.
Please note that all candidates must have a right to live and work in Australia and are required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol screening and a functional capacity evaluation suited to the work demands. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? Report this job advert
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