Lead Mechanical Engineer - Minerals Processing & Brownfields

Sedgman Prudentia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman Prudentia in Adelaide seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our minerals processing team. You will lead the mechanical scope on projects from concept through detail design and develop associated design deliverables for clients.

This role reports to the Mechanical Team Lead, requiring a self-motivated professional with strong design leadership, collaboration with clients, and a track record of delivering robust mechanical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and minimum 10 years’ experience in a design/consultancy environment within Resources or Energy & Chemicals Industry.
• Experience leading the mechanical scope on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and project controls.
• Ability to lead a small team and make decisions independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering scopes on projects and guide the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Perform and/or review mechanical and piping design calculations and analysis.
• Develop and/or review technical specifications, datasheets, engineering scopes and other design documentation.
• Develop complex mechanical and piping design solutions.
• Lead the selection and procurement of equipment, manage vendor packages and integrate vendor data into the engineering design.
• Manage the budget and schedule for the delivery of the mechanical engineering and drafting scope on projects.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, systems and processes.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers on technical aspects and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mechanical design

Team mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Job description

Sedgman Prudentia in Adelaide seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our minerals processing team. You will lead the mechanical scope on projects from concept through detail design and develop associated design deliverables for clients.

This role reports to the Mechanical Team Lead, requiring a self-motivated professional with strong design leadership, collaboration with clients, and a track record of delivering robust mechanical solutions.