Make Your Mark on a WA Success Story

Founded in the coastal town of Port Gregory, the culture of GMA is built on a legacy of innovation. From humble beginnings more than 40 years ago, GMA has grown to become the global leader in the garnet abrasives industry.

While it takes a team of over 500 people to operate GMA's three mine sites, ten processing plants, five recycling facilities, and 13 offices around the globe, the legacy of innovation and core values continue to pass down throughout each generation.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, Technical Services, the Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinator and overseeing the deliver of various projects on time and within budget. You will work on projects that include major maintenance upgrades, green and brownfields construction and operational improvement project predominantly at GMA's Wet and Dry Plants in Geraldton and the Mid-West of Western Australia. You will also have the opportunity to support GMA's global operations.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Prepare and manage project documentation including proposals, developing project scopes, estimates and schedules
• Perform technical design, drafting and specification preparation
• Develop and improve project management processes and make continuous improvements
• Responsible for technical support which may include high levels of innovation, and therefore require a robust understanding of the GMA processing plants together with sound project management skills
• Provide on-site supervision of projects and appropriate contractor management
• Ensure that works delivered are in accordance with the project scope
• Arrange and facilitate relevant and required test work
• Ensure designs within all engineering disciplines are controlled and updated versions always used
• Liaise with operations to ensure that designs address operability and maintainability challenges
• Updating of all relevant project control documentation
• Partake in technical and commercial review processes of different procurement packages
• Support operational team with Operational Readiness activities prior to project commissioning
• Support and manage the commissioning activities of projects
• Regular reporting on key milestones
• Lead Management of Change and risk management processes

What you will need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering or equivalent
• Project management Qualification/accreditation, such as Prince2
• A minimum of 5 years experience in the mining industry or mineral processing
• Understanding of WHS management systems and demonstrated application and commitment to health and safety
• Experience in researching and understanding complex technical information to develop and implement business solutions
• Able to work effectively with multiple disciplines (eg, mechanical, electrical etc) to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Proficiency with project management software with knowledge of design tools
• Proficiency in project design and planning, management, costing and documentation
• Experience in managing contractors and administering contracts
• Effective problem solving and decision making within dynamic project environments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, and experience working with different cultures
• Willingness to travel to our Mid-West operations, including holding a driver's license

What we offer you

At GMA, we respect and care for the whole ‘you’ — supporting all facets of wellbeing so you can show up at your best and thrive.

GMA’s employee benefits include:

• Modern office in the heart of the CBD
• Flexible work practices
• Competitive industry salary
• Generous employee incentive scheme (Bonus)
• Superannuation above statutory minimum's for long term employees
• Free gym membership at Goodlife

Who we are

At GMA we are about more than just garnet. Our core purpose is to make a difference for our people and the communities we live and work in. At GMA we believe our people are the key to our success, and maintain a culture across our global operations where our values of teamwork, care, trust, excellence, determination and entrepreneurship are lived and our people feel supported and respected.

• Teamwork: we work collaboratively and supportively
• Care: we respect and care for each other, our business, and the environment
• Trust: we follow through on our commitments
• Excellence: we hold ourselves to the highest standards
• Determination: we never give up
• Entrepreneurship: we support and encourage opportunities to innovate