Einasleigh, QLD, AU, 4871

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About John Holland:
At John Holland, our purpose is simple, we transform lives with everything we do.

We've always known that at its heart, infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees, and their communities in which we work.

That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of a team that thrives on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Project - Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro:
John Holland in partnership with McConnell Dowell (Joint Venture) are delivering the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Far North Queensland. This is an innovative project that involves the world-first conversion of a disused gold mine into a pumped storage hydroelectric power generation facility in far-north Queensland (270km NW of Townsville).

The project will see the conversion of two existing mine pits into reservoirs, involving the construction of significant underground infrastructure including a large powerhouse cavern and waterway shafts and tunnels to allow the transfer of water between upper and lower reservoirs to generate power during peak periods and return water back to the upper reservoir during off peak periods.

This project received funding from ARENA as part of ARENA's Advancing Renewables Program and is a gamechanger for the clean energy industry worldwide as it is an entirely new approach to large-scale energy storage.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer, to lead and deliver Mechanical Commissioning work on the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead mechanical commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to start-up, testing and handover across pumped hydro systems
Coordinate closely with OEMs, contractors and internal teams to ensure systems are delivered, tested and handed over in line with program
Oversee supervisors and trades during commissioning works, ensuring safe and efficient execution on site
Verify completion of mechanical installation and pre-commissioning checks prior to system start-up
Plan and support dry and wet commissioning of major plant including turbines, pumps, valves and associated balance of plant systems
Assist with testing, fault finding and optimisation of rotating equipment and mechanical systems under OEM direction
Manage defects through identification, tracking and close-out in collaboration with subcontractors and suppliers
Review commissioning documentation, test packs and procedures, supporting systemisation and completions processes
Support integrated system testing and demonstrate systems meet performance and operational requirements
Assist with training of Operations & Maintenance teams during commissioning and handover
Ensure compliance with Permit to Work, isolations and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements
Contribute to commissioning planning, risk assessments and safe work methodologies
Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across client, JV partners and delivery teams
Drive a strong safety, quality and environmental culture on site

Responsibilities of the role include:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Strong experience in mechanical commissioning on major infrastructure, energy or industrial projects
Background working with heavy mechanical plant (e.g. pumps, turbines, rotating equipment, pressure systems)
Experience delivering commissioning activities on large or complex projects
Ability to work closely with OEMs and subcontractors to support testing, troubleshooting and system performance
Working knowledge of commissioning processes and completions systems (e.g. CCMS or similar)
Solid understanding of safety in high-risk environments, including isolations and energy control
Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and site teams
Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach
Experience on remote or FIFO projects (desirable)

As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What's in it for you when you join John Holland?

We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From industry-leading leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We Offer:
We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From industry-leading leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.
Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.

John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies.

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