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Project Engineer - Grinding

Primary Location: 

West Perth, WA, AU Eagle Farm, Brisbane, QLD, AU

 

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

 

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

 

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

 

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

 

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West Perth, WA or Brisbane, QLD | 6-12 Month Contract Opportunities | Potential for Permanent Employment
Shape the future of sustainable mining. Deliver complex projects. Build your career with a global industry leader.

At Metso, we're helping drive a more responsible use of the world's natural resources. Every day, our people develop innovative technologies and services that support the mining, metals, energy and chemical industries to operate more sustainably and efficiently.
 
With thousands of experts globally, we're united by a passion for solving our customers' toughest challenges and creating positive change.
 
As we continue to grow and prepare for a number of upcoming projects within our Grinding business, we are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Project Engineers for potential 6-12 month contract opportunities based in either West Perth or Brisbane, with the possibility of transitioning into permanent roles.
This is an exciting opportunity for engineers with a strong technical mindset and project delivery experience to contribute to large-scale mining projects while working alongside an experienced team of Project Managers, Project Engineers and Project Coordinators.

 
About the Opportunity
As a Project Engineer within our Minerals business, you'll support the successful execution of grinding projects from commencement through to completion. Acting as a key link between clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you'll help ensure project deliverables are aligned with customer specifications, budgets and schedules.
 
Responsibilities may include:
  • Managing allocated portions of client contracts with a focus on scope alignment and technical compliance
  • Building and maintaining strong customer relationships throughout project execution and completion
  • Preparing and issuing technical and commercial project documentation
  • Supporting QA/QC activities, including Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Manufacturing Data Records (MDRs)
  • Coordinating document control requirements
  • Assisting with logistics and supply chain activities
  • Ensuring compliance with HSE requirements and maintaining a strong safety focus
  • Identifying and managing project risks through active participation in risk reviews
  • Monitoring project costs against budgets and supporting cost control activities
  • Providing accurate and timely project progress reporting
  • Supporting schedule development and management
  • Assisting with procurement activities, including demand creation and material management within SAP
  • Participating in internal and client project meetings
  • Contributing to lessons learned reviews and non-conformance investigations
  • Supporting installation and commissioning activities where required
 
About You
We're interested in connecting with proactive and detail-oriented professionals who enjoy working in a complex project environment and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
 
Ideally, you'll bring:
  • An Engineering degree and/or at least 3 years' experience in project-based engineering or technical roles
  • Experience supporting project delivery within engineering, mining, resources or industrial sectors
  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • The confidence to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams within a global organisation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and a solutions-focused approach
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience using SAP, EDM or similar project and document management systems
  • The ability to interpret and understand mechanical drawings
  • A collaborative mindset combined with the ability to work independently when required
Experience within minerals processing, mining equipment or EPC/EPCM project environments will be highly regarded.
 

Why Register Your Interest?
By joining our talent community, you'll be considered for upcoming Project Engineer opportunities within our Grinding business as project requirements arise.
At Metso, you'll enjoy:
  • Potential 6-12 month contract opportunities with the possibility of permanent employment
  • The opportunity to work on industry-leading mining and minerals processing projects
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Generous paid parental leave and keeping-in-touch program
  • Health insurance discounts and wellbeing benefits
  • Access to global learning and career development opportunities
  • The chance to contribute to a more sustainable future
 
Join the Positive Change
At Metso, diversity, inclusion and belonging are fundamental to who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
If you're interested in being considered for future Project Engineer opportunities with Metso's Grinding team, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your Expression of Interest today and help us shape the future of sustainable mining.

 

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

 

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

 

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

 

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