Mechanical Project Engineer

Aggreko; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site uplift

Bonus

Career development

Safety culture

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead mechanical scope on a major mine development project in regional Queensland. This site-based role on a 2/1 roster includes travel from Brisbane, reporting to the Project Manager/Senior Project Engineer.

Responsibilities include coordinating mechanical works, reviewing drawings, managing packages and schedules, and ensuring safety and compliance with Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (degree or advanced diploma).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in mechanical project engineering in construction/mining/heavy industrial environments.
• Experience delivering fixed plant, structural/mechanical, or piping installation works on greenfield or brownfield sites.
• Understanding of Australian Standards and mechanical safety requirements (lifting, pressure equipment, isolation procedures).
• Experience with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects is advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office and document control systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hold a valid driver's license and willingness to travel on FIFO/DIDO 2/1 roster.
• Current Construction Induction White Card; mine site inductions can be completed prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mechanical scope of works including structural/mechanical infrastructure installation, piping, generators and fuel systems.
• Review and interpret mechanical design documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors and mechanical trades to deliver safely, on program, and to specification.
• Prepare and manage mechanical work packages including scopes of work, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Liaise with client representatives, engineers, designers and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on progress, cost, and quality against project targets.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations, and changes in scope.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including liaison with commissioning engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, engineering codes, and site-specific HSE requirements.
• Contribute to the development of construction methodologies and ITPs for mechanical works.
• Participate in site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required.

Skills

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driver's license

White Card

Site inductions

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or advanced diploma

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Mechanical Project Engineer based in regional Queensland. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our project delivery team delivering hybrid power on a major mine development project in regional Queensland. This is a site-based role working a 2/1 roster, with travel arranged from Brisbane. Reporting to the Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of mechanical works packages, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be pivotal in the delivery of a land mark Renewable Power Project
• Competitive compensation – Base Salary + Site Uplift + Super +Bonus
• Safety-focused culture
• A range of career development opportunities

What you’ll do as Mechanical Project Engineer

• Manage and coordinate mechanical scope of works, including structural/mechanical infrastructure installation, piping, generators and associated fuel systems. Liaise and coordinate with other disciplines (civil, electrical etc.)
• Review and interpret mechanical design documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Coordinate subcontractors and mechanical trades to ensure works are delivered safely, on program, and to specification
• Prepare and manage mechanical work packages, including scopes of work, procurement, and construction schedules
• Liaise with client representatives, engineers, designers and other project stakeholders
• Monitor and report on progress, cost, and quality against project targets
• Identify and manage project risks, variations, and changes in scope
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including liaison with commissioning engineers
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, engineering codes, and site-specific HSE requirements
• Contribute to the development of construction methodologies and ITPs for mechanical works
• Participate in site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required

You Are

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (Degree or Advanced Diploma)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a mechanical project engineering role within construction, mining, or heavy industrial environments
• Demonstrated experience delivering fixed plant, structural/mechanical, or piping installation works on greenfield or brownfield sites desirable.
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards and mechanical safety requirements (lifting, pressure equipment, isolation procedures)
• Experience working with EPC or construction contractors on resource sector projects highly regarded
• Proficient in MS Office and document control systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Valid driver's license; willingness to travel and work FIFO/DIDO on a 2/1 roster initially (subject to change).
• Current Construction Induction (White Card); mine-specific site inductions can be completed prior to start

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.