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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Carrar, Queensland, AUS
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Carrar, Queensland, AUS
Senior level
Lead mechanical design from concept to detailed design for mining and mineral processing projects. Manage technical deliverables, budgets and schedules, ensure safety and quality, provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and engage stakeholders and clients.
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The Opportunity

Join Mineral Technologies as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions across major resources projects.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll lead mechanical design activities from concept through to detailed design, managing technical deliverables, budgets and schedules while ensuring safety, quality and project objectives are achieved. You'll also provide technical leadership, mentor developing engineers and build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders. 


What we're looking for

You're an experienced Mechanical Engineer with 10 to 15 years of design engineering experience across mining, minerals processing, industrial or related sectors.

You'll bring:

  • Degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and current RPEQ registration

  • Membership of a recognised professional engineering body such as Engineers Australia or AusIMM

  • Proven experience across study and detailed design phases

  • Strong knowledge of mechanical and piping design, Australian Standards and mining industry regulations

  • Experience managing project deliverables, budgets and schedules

  • Strong communication, problem solving and stakeholder engagement skills

  • A collaborative approach with a passion for mentoring and developing others

Experience with wet mineral processing plants is essential, while exposure to hydraulic systems, dry materials handling, construction, commissioning, mineral sands or iron ore projects will be highly regarded. 


What we offer

This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects with a respected industry leader while influencing project outcomes from concept through to delivery.

You'll enjoy:

  • Technical leadership opportunities across complex projects

  • A collaborative and high performing engineering team

  • The ability to mentor and develop emerging engineers

  • Exposure to a broad range of clients, stakeholders and project environments

  • A culture focused on safety, innovation and continuous improvement


About Mineral Technologies

Mineral Technologies, a subsidiary of Downer, is renowned as the world’s most relied upon fine mineral processing solutions provider. For more than 80 years we have partnered with customers in mining operations to deliver innovative, cost-effective process solutions for a wide range of fine minerals. 

Our teams help customers to produce quality mineral products that are used to manufacture everyday items including paint, ceramics, glass, steel making, sunscreen, cosmetics and much more. Recognised for our expertise, we employ a skilled and diverse workforce delivering metallurgical testing, equipment manufacturing and engineering solutions. Our teams are based in key mining regions across Australia, India, Africa, North and South America.


How to apply

To apply, please submit your application through the Downer careers portal.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to complete pre employment checks, including reference checks, criminal history checks and work eligibility checks. Medical screening may also include a pre employment medical questionnaire, functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening. 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external recruitment or employment agencies. We will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resumes.

About UsAt Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.  About the TeamDowner's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

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