Project Engineer
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About the job
The Project Engineer will be accountable for driving safety and be responsible for planning, design, construction management, cost reporting and asset management for Civil Engineering project work. The role also involves providing project engineering (civil) support to the Well Engineering Construction team. You will have to integrate HSSE in the design, programming, and execution of all activities. Actively promote HSSE and Sustainable Development (SD) and ensure compliance with business principles.
Ensure a safety-first culture to project delivery based on Goal Zero safety leadership
Liaise and negotiate with key stakeholders (Asset, Environment, Cultural Heritage, Land Access, Social Performance, Operations) to manage QGC’s expectations.
Apply working knowledge of Project (Civil) Engineering for all duties including the requirements of Australian Standards, QGC procedures and Civil Construction Best Practices.
Ensure Civil Construction Quality Assurance documentation is up to date and being followed by the Contractors (ITP’s, testing requirements, specifications and procedures)
Work closely with QGC Construction Managers/Leads and Civil Contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and under budget
Support the construction schedule with field supervisors to ensure flawless project delivery of all civil scopes across the wide geographical area
Apply working knowledge of Civil Construction techniques for varying civil scope (Roads, Well Pads, Hardstands, Bulk Earthworks, Ponds, Facilities, Drainage, Gravel Pits, Gravel material selection).
Apply working knowledge of Civil Construction machinery to ensure QGC is getting value for money from Contractors.
Develop should cost and best composite models for all Civil scopes to benchmark contractors.
Contribute to the project strategy, project execution plan, contract strategy and management systems for project delivery of Well Engineering scopes.
Prepare tender and contract documentation for civil construction scopes, project work & Well Engineering deliverables.
Provide civil engineering technical input into design/specifications and construction.
Manage civil construction contractors for the delivery of project work.
Ensure effective implementation of project and financial control systems to monitor project progress.
Contribute to the identification of risks to project delivery and eliminate these risks or implement mitigation measures.
Manage contracts as a Contract Holder for relevant contractors
Manage bi-annual business performance (BPR) reviews with contractors to review compliance and performance against the contract KPI’s - HSSE, cost, delivery, social performance and quality.
Skills, Knowledge and competency requirements:
Minimum B.S. Degree: Civil Engineering or equivalent Degree.
Minimum 12 years Civil Engineering experience delivering civil construction projects including design, construction, maintenance and execution.
Minimum 7 years’ experience working in the Coal Seam Gas industry.
Knowledge and experience with civil construction standards and specifications.
Proven experience with safety management systems and the application of HSSE principles on construction, maintenance and rehabilitation projects.
Strong commitment to Safety and Environment
Ability to manage a team of diverse disciplines in engineering, supervision, labour and vendor personnel to deliver a safe and completed project.
Proven experience managing civil contractors in accordance with a contract terms and conditions.
A good communicator (open, direct and honest)
Proven experience with the geometric road design and pavement design of rural roads (sealed and unsealed) using design manuals and specifications.
Proven experience with managing and delivering upgrade and maintenance of rural roads (sealed and unsealed) in Queensland.
What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
Note: We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks. If this is of interest to you, please describe in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered (e.g., part-time, job share).
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Shell in Australia
Shell has operated in Australia since 1901. From operating Australia’s first oil refinery, which was central to meeting Australia’s fuel needs, to fuelling the first Qantas commercial flight in the 1920s, to playing a foundation role in building some of Australia’s largest and most innovative natural resource developments.
Throughout this 125-year relationship the needs of our customers and the nation have changed and we have continued transforming our portfolio to meet these needs. Today, we are a leading natural gas producer and are playing our part in the transition to a low-carbon future by investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities.
Shell has a significant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) business in Australia that makes a valuable contribution to today’s energy supply. This integrated gas portfolio includes our two Shell-operated gas production and liquefaction businesses, Shell QGC in Queensland and Prelude Floating LNG offshore in Western Australia, and our joint venture interests in Gorgon and North West Shelf in Western Australia and Arrow Energy in Queensland.
Today, Shell’s portfolio in Australia also includes zero- and low-carbon energy businesses such as commercial and industrial retailer, Shell Energy carbon farming specialist, Select Carbon the 120MW Gangarri solar development; residential energy retailer, Powershop Australia a 49% stake in WestWind Australia a 50% share of Kondinin Energy and several grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Solutions projects. High quality Shell branded fuels and lubricants are available right across Australia, through an exclusive brand license arrangement with Viva Energy.
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