Location: Perth
Indicative assignment length: Permanent
Company: Engineering Consultancy (Mining)
The role
Are you a mid-level Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in design engineering? We are looking for a hungry Mechanical Engineer in Perth to support the delivery of gold/ minerals processing plant projects for a leading EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) company specializing in the mining sector.
Join a dynamic, forward-thinking EPCM company that specializes in delivering mining projects. With a commitment to innovation, excellence, and growth, this company offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and further develop your engineering expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design engineering efforts for mechanical systems within minerals processing plants, including conveyors, crushers, pumps, and other processing equipment
- Develop detailed design calculations, specifications, and drawings to ensure optimal system performance
- Conduct feasibility studies and provide engineering solutions to meet project requirements, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards
- Collaborate with process engineers, structural engineers, and other project stakeholders to develop integrated designs that support efficient plant operations
- Oversee the procurement process, ensuring that all mechanical equipment is selected based on best practice and project requirements
- Provide technical leadership during the construction phase, supporting the installation and commissioning of mechanical systems and troubleshooting issues on-site
- Work closely with clients to ensure designs meet operational requirements and budget constraints while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance
- Mid-level experience in design engineering, particularly in GOLD projects
- MUST have previous EPCM/ engineering consultancy experience
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- Extensive experience with 3D modelling, design software (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Strong background in mechanical system design, with a focus on processing equipment such as crushers, mills, conveyors, and pumps
- Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, codes, and regulations related to the mining and minerals processing industry
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
- Based in Perth, with flexibility to travel to project sites when required
- Competitive base salary (negotiable based on experience)
- PERMANENT full-time position!
- Opportunity to work in a small, collaborative team, gaining exposure to exciting mining-related projects
ONLY candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australian Citizen, PR holder, or Valid Australia working VISA with no restrictions)
What you need to do now
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a new opportunity to work for a fantastic company, apply now!
Nelly.myers@airswift.com / +61 8 6146 4352
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