Lead Mechanical Engineer

Primero

Perth

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

29 hours ago

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Job summary

Primero, based in Perth, WA, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Team. You’ll work across minerals processing projects, reporting to the Mechanical Discipline Manager, delivering designs on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of minerals processing design experience; Chartered Engineer is desirable. You’ll provide technical leadership to engineering teams and ensure compliance with regulatory and

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
10+ years of minerals processing design experience.
Chartered Professional Engineer is desirable.
Ability to provide technical leadership to engineering teams.
Understanding of multi-discipline design delivery in minerals processing.
Knowledge of statutory and industry regulations and HSE practices.
Knowledge of design theories, principles and practices.
Advanced engineering technical detail.
Strong planning and organisation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Commitment to continued professional development.
Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance of project design products with the Design Procedure.
Ensure design products comply with applicable legislation, standards, client, third party and project requirements.
Ensure design products are delivered in accordance with the project schedule and budget.
Provide advice and expertise to the design progress, issues, holds, change, risk, and deliverables register.
Ensure designs are fit for purpose and consider all aspects, including, cost, constructability, operability, and maintainability.

Skills

Minerals processing design

Engineering leadership

Design delivery

Verbal and written communication

Professional development

HSE practices

Regulatory knowledge

Design theories principles

Engineering technical detail

Planning and organisation

Communication skills

Commitment to development

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Us

If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

Your Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Team. Reporting to the Mechanical Discipline Manager you will be required to work across a continuous succession of projects and/or studies across a range of minerals processing projects.

This role will be based at our new Head Office located at 219 St Georges Tce, Perth. The office is adjacent to the train station and offers state of the art end of journey facilities, including secure storage for bicycles and scooters. It also has a gym with daily fitness classes, a tennis court, basketball hoop and a swimming pool available for all Primero employees to enjoy.

Your Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance of project design products with the Design Procedure.
Ensure design products comply with applicable legislation, standards, client, third party and project requirements.
Ensure design products are delivered in accordance with the project schedule and budget.
Provide advice and expertise to the design progress, issues, holds, change, risk, and deliverables register.
Ensure designs are fit for purpose and consider all aspects, including, cost, constructability, operability, and maintainability.

What You ‘Can Do’

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
10+ years' experience in minerals processing design.
Demonstrated experience as a Design Engineer delivering minerals processing projects.
Chartered Professional Engineer (desired).
Proven ability to provide technical expertise to engineering teams.
Detailed understanding of multi-discipline design delivery within the minerals processing sector.
Solid understanding of statutory and industry regulations and HSE practices.
Knowledge and practical application of design theories, principles, and practices.
Advanced level of expertise with engineering technical detail.
Demonstrated planning and organisation skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to continued professional development.
Strong work ethic.