Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical (Quality)
Date: 10 Jun 2025
Location: Einasleigh, QLD, AU, 4871
Company: John Holland
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
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 are currently recruiting for a talented and driven Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical with a focus on Quality experience to deliver this iconic project.
About the Role
Working on a 14 days on/7 days off roster - We are currently seeking a highly capable and driven Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical (Quality) to join the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project.
This role is critical in ensuring mechanical works are delivered to the highest quality standards, in compliance with project specifications, regulatory requirements, and John Holland’s Integrated Management System.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical quality assurance and control function across the project lifecycle.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and documentation.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and surveillance activities to ensure compliance with design and contractual requirements.
- Collaborate with construction, engineering, and subcontractor teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and quality records.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and site teams.
- Support commissioning and handover processes with a focus on mechanical quality deliverables.
To be successful in this role you must have ;
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in mechanical engineering roles, with a strong focus on quality in large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
- Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 and quality systems in a construction environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working on hydro, energy, or complex mechanical systems is highly 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:
• Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available
• Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and 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
• Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks
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