Project Engineer - Grinding

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.

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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 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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