Lead Mechanical Engineer - Mining & Mineral Processing

GR Engineering Services Ltd; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

24 weeks parental leave for primaryCar

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

GR Engineering Services Limited (GRES) is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Team in Ascot, Australia. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across mining projects, delivering detailed designs, calculations, and supplier documentation.

Based in Ascot with some site visits, you will drive design quality, schedule adherence, and client-facing reviews while ensuring compliance with standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Minimum 10 years in design, construction and commissioning of mineral processing plants.
• Knowledge of design principles including conveyors and pumps for mineral processing.
• Ability to contribute to conceptual layouts through to detailed designs and drawings.
• Knowledge of current engineering design standards and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication, planning and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team to meet design budgets and schedules with technical direction.
• Assist leads in development of layouts and conceptual designs.
• Complete detailed mechanical designs and calculations.
• Review mechanical drawings and vendor documentation.
• Prepare data sheets, scopes and tender evaluations for equipment procurement.
• Manage internal and client design reviews and maintain client-facing communication.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory and company standards.
• Support site construction activities remotely and with commissioning teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Design delivery

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

3D viewing software

Job description

GR Engineering Services Limited (GRES) is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Team in Ascot, Australia. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across mining projects, delivering detailed designs, calculations, and supplier documentation.

Based in Ascot with some site visits, you will drive design quality, schedule adherence, and client-facing reviews while ensuring compliance with standards and safety requirements.