Project Engineering Supervisor
Perth Precinct, WA, AU
Reporting to the MineStar Performance and Support Manager, the Project Engineering Supervisor will provide leadership and direction to the Technology Project Engineering function and team. You will ensure all MineStar Technology onboard solution designs are delivered within agreed quality, safety, cost, and scheduling frameworks for our customers, while driving continuous improvement and building enduring engineering capability.
Roster: Mon – Fri 8.5 hours per day (including unpaid meal breaks)
Location: Perth Precinct (Perth Airport, WA)
What you’ll do:
- Lead and direct the Technology Project Engineering Function and team
- Deliver engineering objectives within agreed quality, safety, cost, and schedule frameworks
- Oversee technical outputs including design solutions, modifications, configuration management, documentation, and drawings
- Ensure governance of MineStar installations across mining assets with robust quality controls
- Manage workflow by triaging tickets, approving outputs, and ensuring client-ready deliverables
- Engage stakeholders proactively to achieve client outcomes, profitability, and risk mitigation
- Drive business improvement and process development initiatives
- Coach and mentor team members to build enduring engineering capability aligned with best practice
Skills and Experience:
- Formal tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Mechatronics (mechanical, electrical, or electronic disciplines desirable)
- Strong technical knowledge of mining technology systems, particularly Caterpillar MineStar, with 3–5+ years’ installation and operational experience
- Hands-on experience in onboarding and integrating equipment into mining operations, including machine installation and configuration
- Proven leadership capability with at least 5 years managing engineering teams, inspiring and motivating diverse groups
- Mine site operational experience (minimum 2 years) and familiarity with large-scale technology deployments in heavy industry
- Commercial acumen with experience in budget management, risk mitigation, and issue resolution
- Excellent stakeholder management and customer-centric approach, able to build strong relationships and manage expectations
- Advanced communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage fluctuating workloads, conflicting priorities, and tight deadlines
- High-level problem-solving and initiative, with the ability to analyse data, compile reports, and deliver consistent quality outcomes
- Desirable knowledge of Caterpillar systems (SiS), DBSi, WesTrac processes, and other OEM technologies
Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:
- Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
- Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
- Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
- Employee Referral Program– Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
- Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity
Our Company & Commitment
With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.
At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.
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