Principal Instrumentation Engineer

Principal Instrumentation Engineer

  • Location: Portland, Victoria
  • Full time site-based role
  • 12-month contract with likelihood of extension
  • Customer: Alcoa

The role
  • Define project scopes and manage scope changes in line with project change management processes.
  • Prepare and review engineering documentation, including datasheets, scopes of work, work instructions, design inputs, drawings, specifications, calculations and reports.
  • Participate in meetings, prepare progress reports and follow quality procedures, including technical deliverable checks.
  • Provide engineering support through procurement, construction and commissioning, including requisitions and technical bid evaluations.
  • Estimate, monitor and control engineering hours against approved budgets.
  • Apply appropriate risk and HSE considerations across all design activities.
  • Provide technical guidance, supervision and peer review support to discipline and project teams.
  • Build strong working relationships with Worley, clients and stakeholders, resolving requirement discrepancies proactively.
  • Identify issues, develop practical solutions and seek support when required.
  • Maintain current knowledge of discipline developments and technical innovations.

Candidate Criteria

  • A recognised engineering degree in the relevant discipline or equivalent with eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia.
  • Substantial technical and practical Brownfields experience in the relevant discipline in the same or similar industry, including experience in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
  • Mining/Minerals industry experience.
  • Extensive experience in managing diverse teams across multiple locations to deliver project outcomes, including a keen interest in managing and coaching individuals to develop a high performing team.
  • Strong experience in client, inter-discipline and construction interface management.
  • Field experience, especially with Brownfield installations, highly desirable.

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