Engineer - Projects

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Capital Projects team in Munster. In this key role, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of mechanical engineering projects, from concept to commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale industrial projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help shape the future of Cockburn Cement WA operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of mechanical projects.
• Develop project scopes, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Monitor compliance with codes, QA/QC policies, and safety standards.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and contract administration.
• Control documentation and ensure technical records are maintained.
• Ensure full compliance with Adbri’s HSE standards and relevant legislation.
• Implement and participate in safety reviews, HAZOP studies, and Safety in Design.
• Promote a safety-first culture across all project phases.
• Engage and align with internal teams across operations, maintenance, and sales.
• Lead project design reviews and maintain stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team, leading engineering functions and supervising contractors on-site.
• Provide direction, motivation, and leadership to internal and external project partners.
• Identify and implement innovations and process improvements to enhance project outcomes.
• Research and apply new technologies and engineering practices.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical project engineering—preferably in heavy industry or construction.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and Australian Standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and project management tools such as MS Project.
• Experience with SAP, CMMS, and incident reporting systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Our business

Cockburn Cement is the leading Western Australian manufacturer of cement, lime, packaged cement and drymix products. For over 60 years we have played a key part in the development of Western Australia with our products used in infrastructure, residential projects, mining and agricultural sectors.

Cockburn Cement is a fully owned entity of Adbri; a construction materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's portfolio of respected brands employs over 1500 people nationally and provides cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, masonry products and industrial minerals.

Creating and supporting a diverse workforce

Cockburn Cement recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to respond to the challenges facing our industry. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce.