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Project Manager

  • Newcastle & Hunter, NSW
  • Project Engineer
  • Permanent - full time
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We’re seeking a Mechanical Projects Engineer to deliver minor capital projects, support major maintenance planning, and drive asset reliability improvements across our NSW quarry operations.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical engineering and maintenance background who enjoys variety, autonomy and hands‑on project delivery. You’ll play a key role in improving asset performance, managing contractors, and contributing to Boral’s evolving asset management function.

No two days (or projects) will be the same — this is a role where you’ll see the direct impact of your work across our quarry network.

Your day will involve:

  • Delivering minor CAPEX projects from scoping through to execution.
  • Supporting major maintenance planning and shutdown preparation.
  • Applying maintenance engineering and reliability improvement principles to optimise equipment and plant performance.
  • Developing and presenting CAPEX business cases to support investment decisions.
  • Managing contractors to ensure safe, compliant and efficient project execution.
  • Conducting risk assessments and contributing to a strong safety and risk management culture.
  • Working closely with plant managers, supervisors, engineering teams and technical specialists in continually improving and sustaining asset performance
  • Applying practical understanding of quarry equipment such as crushers, screens, conveyors and mobile plant.

What we are looking for:

  • Mechanical engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven background in maintenance engineering, reliability or mechanical projects.
  • Experience in project management delivering capital or upgrade projects (minor CAPEX).
  • Strong understanding of quarry, mining or heavy industrial equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to support major maintenance planning activities.
  • Contractor management experience.
  • Strong safety mindset with applied risk management capability.

Why join the Boral team:

  • Permanent opportunity with Tool of Trade Vehicle
  • Part of a refreshed, modernised Asset Management function
  • Investment in new equipment and ongoing operational improvements
  • Competitive salary package plus company benefits.
  • Be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • The chance to make a real impact in Building Something Great with Boral.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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