About the job

We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our Perth team.

When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.

We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work.

As a Project Engineer, you should have a civil background, can contribute as a technical support, and will be based in our Perth office. A great opportunity for someone that is motivated and interested in a role that offers both technical work and site-based exposure.

There are 2 projects involved in the role -

Fuel Oil Bulk Storage (FOBS) 5 & 6

• Project engineering support for the FOBS 5&6 project. Decommissioning, demolition, remediation of two redundant fuel oil bulk storage tanks (currently contain 4 million litres of diesel). Remediation of the site.
• Decommissioning of electrical system (minor), truck unloading station, firewater pipework, oily water drainage system.

Phase 6 & 7 Kwinana Power Station Rehab

• Project engineering support for the demolition and remediation of the retired coal-fired power station. Assist with brownfields engineering challenges and managing a demolition contractor.
• Deconstruction of two chimney stacks using a bespoke mast climber system. Although these projects are effectively managed by the contractor, Synergy’s level of involvement is high and requires our engineering/safety due diligence.

Who we are

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning.

Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

What you’ll do

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our team in Perth.

The role responsibilities include:

• Adopt key measures of success within the wider project framework: Health, safety & environment - Zero harm (Safety), Schedule - On time, Cost - On budget, Quality - Meeting specification, Interface – meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Maintain regular communications with operational stakeholders on matters impacting site access and contract works, also support wider project development and delivery team in shaping nominated contract works, including developing scope to meet technical requirements, contracting approach, tender evaluation and administering contract.
• Support Project Manager and wider owner’s site team during decommissioning, demolition, site remediation phases. Facilitate contractor works to maintain focus on schedule, managing interface and milestone dates with predecessor, concurrent and successor works.
• Work closely with Construction Manager to ensure safe methodologies, delivery and manage execution risks while implementing and maintaining governance of the key contract package within the project - including monitoring and reporting, financials transactions, execution of project plans and performance.
• Support Project Manager in discharge of duties maintaining safety of project team employees and project personnel in accordance with relevant legislation and Synergy’s HSE policies and procedures and ensure contractors are managed in accordance with the project health, safety and environment management plan.
• Identify and mitigate contract package risks including wider project risk to avoid incidents, delays, cost overruns and develop and maintain risk registers as they apply to nominated contract package and its interface with associated works in achievement of project goals inclusive of safety, health, environment, quality, schedule, costs, and reputation.
• Follow regulatory and legal obligations related to contract package works and ensure compliance.

What you’ll have

• Experience in Project Management / Business / Engineering / Trade.
• Relevant years of experience in project/ contract management, engineering and construction environment, and tertiary qualifications in Engineering, or related field.
• An understanding of decommissioning/demolition/site remediation.
• Ability to look beyond the immediate realm to consider wider context and possibilities, now and for the future while being able to challenge, lead change, make bold decisions, and effectively navigate risk.
• A flexible approach and the ability to influence and motivate others, and a drive to get things done and see them through to completion.

Why you should apply

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Take advantage of our global on-line learning platform!
• Competitive rem & employee benefits.
• Enjoy a varied & challenging role.
• Career development opportunities beyond this role.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success.

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