Engineering Technician

Job details

• Based in Katherine, NT
• Monday to Friday roster
• 38 hour week

About the client:

A leading mining and resources organisation operating in the Northern Territory, with a strong focus on safe, efficient and reliable mining operations. The business provides opportunities across mining, maintenance, engineering, processing and site based support functions, operating in a remote and highly safety focused environment. It offers employees the opportunity to work within a well-established resources operation, contributing to ongoing production, asset reliability and continuous improvement while gaining valuable experience within the Northern Territory mining sector.

About the Position:

WorkPac are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician for a position based in Katherine, NT.

This role is offering a Monday to Friday roster working a 38-hour week. 

Key responsibilities:

• Furnish their designated Government representatives with documentation indicating whether the construction conforms to the contract requirements.
• Act as the primary person responsible for monitoring construction contractors efforts with regards to onsite quality assurance and safety compliance.
• Coordinate construction operations between contractors, station personnel, and other government agencies.
• Provide technical oversight of multiple construction contracts
• Assess the adequacy of the construction contractors quality control program.
• Participate in all Preconstruction Meetings, Post-Award Kickoff Meetings, and "Partnering" activities during construction (workshops, meetings, etc.) as required. Attend quality control, preparatory and initial meetings and monitor three-phases of control checklists for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Act in direct support the construction manager/construction oversight engineer as required if such duties are not specifically outlined herein.
• Review/Analyze Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittals and provide the Government with comments and recommendations.
• Maintain working files utilizing the electronic Construction Management System (eCMS) or other approve project specific Construction Management system authorized for the project
• Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements and document all findings.
• Report and document instances of non-compliance with quality control and safety requirements.
• Monitor and document construction surveying, materials and system testing conducted by the construction contractor.
• Provide review/analysis and notes/comments/recommendations on Contractors Requests for Payment, including Complete, the monthly field pay estimate worksheet for each construction contract with the construction contractors representative. Inspect material stored off-site, where applicable.
• Coordinate with Government representatives and appropriate construction contractor personnel before

Skills and experience:

• Five (5) years of recent experience within the last ten (10) years as a construction inspector or tradesperson
• and shall have a basic understating of engineering, architecture or construction trades.
• Current certification in concrete inspection, structural steel inspection, plumbing inspection, electrical
• inspection, HVAC inspection and / or other trade related inspection certifications are desirable but not required.
• Current certification of successful completion of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)/Naval
• Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Construction Quality Management for Contractors course. This course may be completed within 45 calendar days of task order award. The certificate is valid for 5 years. If the individuals certificate expires during the period of performance of a Task Order, the individual must retake the course to remain current.
• Knowledge of the three-phases of control and Construction Quality Management process is required.
• Sound understanding of construction concepts, principles and practices applicable to multi-disciplined engineering projects and the design, layout, and supervision of construction operation.
• Thorough knowledge of construction practices and methods and construction management skills.
• The Contractor shall obtain all required corporate and personnel Security Clearances prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall ensure that a list of all personnel with Security Clearances is maintained and current, including clearances that are pending. Each task order shall establish necessary base/building access requirements.
• Have demonstrated ability and experience to inspect materials, workmanship and construction and installation of various systems. Possess up-to-date knowledge of construction practices and
• Have demonstrated knowledge of Federal building projects design codes (UFGS) and Construction techniques.
• Have demonstrated experience in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc), Primavera, CostWorks, etc.
• Have the ability to adapt to new software such as eCMS, MS Teams and Zoom may also be necessary.
• The Contractor shall obtain all required corporate and personnel Security Clearances if successful in application process.

Apply Now:

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Sara Mason on 08 9201 6243 or sara.mason@workpac.com  quoting job reference number D.INDJ2026151735

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.