Mechanical Package Engineer / Senior Mechanical Package Engineer

Mincore; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mincore in Melbourne is seeking two Mechanical Package Engineers at mid to senior level to lead mechanical equipment packages for mining and mineral processing projects. Roles are permanent, full-time, with opportunities to coordinate acrossMechanical, piping, civil, structural and electrical teams.

The successful candidates will have 5–20 years in mechanical packages, EPCM or engineering consultancy experience, and strong vendor management.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining/mineral processing or similar heavy industrial projects.
• Experience in EPCM or engineering consultancy environments.
• Experience managing mechanical equipment packages.
• Knowledge of specifications, RFQs, technical bid evaluations and vendor documentation.
• Mineral processing plant experience; slurry pumps and piping exposure preferred.
• CPEng or working towards it desirable for senior role.

Responsibilities

• Managing equipment packages including pumps, feeders, conveyors, screens, cyclones, agitators and thickeners
• Preparing datasheets, material requisitions and scopes of work for RFQ
• Completing technical bid evaluations and preparing recommendations for award
• Reviewing and managing vendor data and documentation
• Coordinating vendor information with mechanical, piping, civil, structural and electrical teams
• Working directly with clients, vendors and subconsultants
• Coordinating with our engineering teams in Melbourne and overseas
• For the senior role, leading packages independently and supporting junior engineers

Skills

Mining experience

Heavy industry projects

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Package Engineer / Senior Mechanical Package Engineer

Mincore is looking for two Mechanical Package Engineers to join our Melbourne team as we continue to grow our mining and mineral processing project workload.

We are looking for candidates at two levels:

Mechanical Package Engineer – 5–10 years’ experience
Senior Mechanical Package Engineer – 10–20 years’ experience

Both are permanent, full-time positions and we are looking for people who can start as soon as possible.

The Role

You will be responsible for mechanical equipment packages from specification through to procurement and vendor coordination.

Your work will include:

• Managing equipment packages including pumps, feeders, conveyors, screens, cyclones, agitators and thickeners




• Preparing datasheets, material requisitions and scopes of work for RFQ




• Completing technical bid evaluations and preparing recommendations for award




• Reviewing and managing vendor data and documentation




• Coordinating vendor information with mechanical, piping, civil, structural and electrical teams




• Working directly with clients, vendors and subconsultants




• Coordinating with our engineering teams in Melbourne and overseas




• For the senior role, leading packages independently and supporting junior engineers

About You

We are looking for Mechanical Engineers with solid experience in mining, mineral processing or similar heavy industrial projects.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering




• Experience working in an EPCM or engineering consultancy environment




• Experience managing mechanical equipment packages




• Good knowledge of specifications, RFQs, technical bid evaluations and vendor documentation




• Mineral processing plant experience




• Experience with slurry pumps and piping or bulk materials handling would be well regarded




• Gold, CIL/leach or comminution experience would be an advantage




• Good communication skills and the ability to deal directly with clients and vendors




• CPEng or working towards it is desirable for the senior role

About the Opportunity

These are permanent positions based in our Melbourne office, working across Mincore's Australian and international mining projects.

You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to work directly with our clients and vendors and take ownership of your packages.

We are looking to fill both positions immediately, so candidates who are available now or at short notice are encouraged to apply.