Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Perth based role
• Monday to Friday roster
• 12 month duration

About the client:

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our personnel, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

About the Position:

We’re seeking an accomplished Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in the design and delivery of bulk materials handling systems, mineral processing plants, and critical mine infrastructure. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional with 10+ years’ experience supporting major resources and mining projects across study, design, and execution phases.

Key responsibilities:

• Provided mechanical engineering support for bulk materials handling systems, mineral processing plants and associated mining infrastructure across resource development projects.
• Contributed to engineering studies, concept development, feasibility studies, detailed design and project execution phases.
• Supported the design and specification of bulk materials handling equipment and systems, including conveyors, transfer chutes, feeders, crushers, screens and associated material transfer equipment, where applicable.
• Reviewed mechanical engineering drawings, equipment specifications, technical documentation and design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable engineering standards.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including process, structural, civil, electrical and instrumentation disciplines, to ensure effective integration of mechanical systems.
• Managed and coordinated engineering designers to deliver mechanical layouts, general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts and construction documentation.
• Participated in technical reviews, design reviews, hazard assessments and risk assessments to identify and resolve engineering issues.
• Assisted with equipment selection, technical evaluations, vendor documentation reviews and procurement activities for mechanical equipment packages.
• Supported the development of equipment layouts and mechanical systems for greenfield mineral processing plants and mining infrastructure projects.
• Provided technical input into equipment sizing, material flow requirements, maintainability, accessibility and operational efficiency.
• Identified opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance access, safety and lifecycle performance during the engineering design process.
• Liaised with clients, suppliers, equipment vendors and construction teams to resolve technical queries and support project delivery.
• Supported project schedules, engineering deliverables and design milestones to ensure work was completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Provided engineering support during construction, installation, commissioning and project handover, where required.

Skills and experience:

• Experience in resource development projects.
• Experience in the engineering of bulk materials handling equipment and systems within mining and resources environments.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team including managing designers.
• Experience on processing plant projects in greenfield environments, would be highly regarded.
• If you’re looking to contribute your expertise to complex, high-value projects and thrive in a collaborative engineering environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Apply Now:

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact: WorkPac Principal Consultant: Sara Mason on [08 9201 6243](tel:08 9201 6243) or [email protected]  quoting job reference number 7469J20268251