Mechanical Engineer / Leading Hand

Roteq Australia Pty; Cockburn; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Roteq Australia Pty is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Leading Hand to support our Field Service team at Bibra Lake, WA. You will work across turbomachinery projects from design through commissioning and maintenance, building strong customer relationships on site.

The role requires hands-on experience with rotating equipment, Dry Gas Seals and field service leadership, with a focus on safety, compliance and continuous improvement across multiple sites in Western Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with rotating equipment and turbomachinery
• Experience with compressors, turbines, gearboxes, pumps and centrifuges
• Hands‑on experience installing, troubleshooting and maintaining Dry Gas Seals
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and rotating machinery
• Experience troubleshooting industrial plants and equipment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop positive relationships with customers, contractors, colleagues and management
• A flexible approach to working across different sites, customers and operating conditions
• Full Australian work rights required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising field service teams and coordinating work activities
• Overseeing installation, commissioning, start-up, repair and maintenance activities
• Providing technical advice to customers on operation, maintenance and overhaul programs
• Monitoring engineering processes and ensuring compliance with standards
• Preparing site reports, findings and recommendations
• Identifying customer needs and potential sales opportunities
• Leading and supervising field service teams and assigned labour

Skills

Rotating equipment

Turbomachinery

Field service leadership

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Problem solving

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Dry Gas Seals

Job description

Roteq Australia is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Leading Hand to join our Field Service team in Bibra Lake, Western Australia.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced mechanical professional to work across the full lifecycle of turbomachinery mechanical systems projects — from design, planning and installation through to commissioning, troubleshooting and ongoing maintenance.

About the Role

You will be responsible for:

• Analysing and troubleshooting turbomachinery and mechanical systems
• Carrying out routine maintenance and component investigations
• Leading and supervising field service teams and assigned labour
• Overseeing installation, commissioning, start-up, repair and maintenance activities
• Providing technical advice to customers on operation, maintenance and overhaul programs
• Monitoring engineering processes and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Preparing detailed site reports, findings and recommendations
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Supporting quality improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identifying customer needs and potential sales opportunities
• Promoting safe and environmentally responsible work practices

Experience & Qualification

We are looking for candidates with:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience and education
• Extensive experience with rotating equipment and turbomachinery
• Experience with compressors, turbines, gearboxes, pumps and centrifuges
• Hands‑on experience installing, troubleshooting and maintaining Dry Gas Seals
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and rotating machinery
• Experience troubleshooting industrial plants and equipment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop positive relationships with customers, contractors, colleagues and management
• A flexible approach to working across different sites, customers and operating conditions
• Full Australian work rights required.

Leadership & Responsibilities

As a Leading Hand, you will play an important role in:

• Supervising and supporting field service team members
• Coordinating work activities and project strategies
• Ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to required standards
• Participating in team and weekly Field Service meetings
• Understanding and implementing project policies
• Leading projects and teams effectively

If you’re an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in turbomachinery, rotating equipment and field service, we’d love to hear from you.