Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.
The Eva Copper Mine is a significant and strategically important project for Harmony marking a major milestone in the company’s copper growth strategy and its long-term commitment to Northwest Queensland. The mine will have a minimum life of 15 years and will involve mining multiple open cut pits providing copper bearing ore to a concentrator. Front-end engineering design is complete, and mine construction is expected to take up to 30 months with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year.
About the role:
The Field Engineer is a site-based role managing civil and structural engineering across a major program of works. You will work closely with construction teams to ensure engineering, safety, quality, program and environmental requirements are met on site.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing civil and structural engineering activities to ensure compliance with relevant standards, specifications and project requirements across the program.
- Developing and managing construction work packs to support safe and efficient delivery.
- Acting as the key point of contact for design clarifications and site-based engineering queries.
- Preparing and maintaining engineering documentation and safe work practices.
- Liaising with engineers, designers and project teams to support efficient site delivery.
This role will be DIDO from local communities or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville to our site in Cloncurry NW QLD, with local candidates highly regarded. Local employees are paid a regional allowance and a competitive salary. Roster is 14 days on, 7 days off.
Please note: this is a maximum term role aligned with the project completion and close out, anticipated to be 31 May 2028.
Experience Required:
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil or Structural).
- At least 5 years project-based experience.
- A problem solver with an eye for detail.
- Commercially astute with the ability to drive and maintain program.
- Strong stakeholder management experience.
- Previous experience working in remote project environments is highly regarded.
- An opportunity to be part of a formidable team focused on building an exciting, new project.
- Eligible to participate in the company bonus scheme.
- Highly competitive remuneration, incentives, and other benefits.
- Corporate / discounted rates with Medibank and Qantas Club.
- Access to Harmony’s benefits discounts scheme.
- Harmony is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Work for a company who values their employees and recognises their contribution.
Stellar Recruitment is pleased to be assisting Harmony with the project ramp up. Please apply via SEEK and Max Duffy will get in touch with you early 2026 to walk you through next steps and answer any questions you may have.
