Lead Materials Handling Engineer

Sedgman GmbH; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Safety culture

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Sedgman Pty Limited seeks an experienced Lead Materials Handling Engineer for our Perth office. You will lead an established team to design and optimize materials handling solutions, spanning concept through to operations on varied domestic and international projects.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical engineering degree with 10+ years’ experience in design, commissioning, and onsite operations, and have strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in project design, commissioning and onsite operations.
• Experience with materials handling equipment (conveyors, crushing, screening, storage, milling).
• Site-based commissioning and operations experience desired.
• CPEng or Chartered status advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead an experienced materials handling team to provide innovative designs.
• Work across domestic and international projects through the project lifecycle.
• Define design methods, specs and performance requirements for new projects.
• Prepare feasibility studies, surveys, design layouts, BOQ and cost estimates; support procurement.
• Manage mechanical discipline budget and schedule across project phases.
• Conduct site inspections and liaise with suppliers, clients and commissioning engineers.
• Provide engineering support to installation, construction and commissioning teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Weare currently seeking an experienced Lead Materials Handling Engineer to join Sedgman in our Perth office.

Sedgman Pty Limited is a market leader in the design, construction and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialised technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPC and EPCM) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients. Sedgman Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group Limited, one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner.

What we can offer you:

• A focus on your professional development and opportunities to grow your career within Sedgman
• A collaborative focus on continuous improvement and innovation in our safety culture
• A friendly and social work environment
• A work environment that looks to deliver and encourage you
• Flexible arrangements to help you achieve work-life balance
• Visible career progression

About the role:

• Lead an experienced and established materials handling team to leverage your skills to provide innovative designs
• Work across a continuous succession of small and large, domestic and international projects as they progress through the project lifecycle from early concept development, detailed design, construction and operations
• Defining and recommending design methods, specifications and performance of functional requirements for new projects
• Undertaking or supervising the preparation of feasibility studies, surveys and reports, design layouts, bill of quantities and cost estimates. Generating equipment specifications and support the equipment evaluation and procurement activities during project execution.
• Managing mechanical discipline budget and schedule during the execution of projects in all phases of maturity.
• Carrying-out site inspections and liaising with suppliers, clients, consultants or commissioning engineers. Engineering support to installation, construction and commissioning teams with the occasional deployment as a commissioning resource.
• Liaising with internal and external clients, other discipline professionals, and stakeholders within the industry to ensure the timely, accurate and cost effective delivery of projects

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 10 years’ experience, preferably in the project design, commissioning and onsite operation environments
• Experience with materials handling equipment such as conveyors, crushing, screening material storage, milling etc.
• Site-based practical experience with commissioning, operations and problem solving issues will be highly regarded
• Materials handling experience with multiple commodity types highly regarded
• You will have experience leading and mentoring junior Engineers and enjoy these responsibilities
• Communication and leadership skills combined with the ability to provide advanced technical solutions and problem solve are essential to the role
• CPEng or Chartered Status will be highly regarded, however not essential

We’re on a journey and here is what we can offer you:

Resource & Energy Transition Journey:

Be a part of our journey driving our engineering deliverables and innovation while supporting the business growth.

Health and Wellbeing:

Our safety and wellbeing app, Sonder, is available 24/7, offering comprehensive mental health support and work/life services to ensure you and your loved ones are cared for.

Career Growth, Development & Reward:

You will be supported in your professional development and rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.

Inclusive Culture:

Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace for all.