Principal Mechanical Designer

Primero-Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Referral Rewards

Benefits & Discounts

Job summary

Primero is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Designer to join our Perth team, delivering across a diverse portfolio in mining and minerals processing. You’ll lead mechanical design, coordinate with multidisciplinary engineers, and mentor junior designers from studies through to construction support and commissioning.

Based at our new Perth Head Office, you’ll work on fixed plant and materials handling systems, using Autodesk Advance Steel and Plant 3D, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical design within mining, minerals processing or heavy industry.
• Experience leading projects and managing small teams.
• Strong understanding of fixed plant and materials handling systems.
• Experience with Autodesk software: Advance Steel, Plant 3D.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality mechanical layouts, 3D models and detailed design drawings.
• Produce deliverables for studies, detailed engineering and construction phases.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Assist with equipment integration, constructability and plant layout optimization.
• Lead design reviews and liaise with clients and suppliers.
• Mentor junior designers and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mining industry experience

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Tools

Autodesk Advance Steel

Plant 3D

Job description

If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

About Us

Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time.

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy.

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Designer to join our Perth team, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across various commodities (including gold, lithium, rare earths). This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from studies and detailed design through to construction support and commissioning.

You will play a key role within a multidisciplinary engineering team providing technical leadership, mentoring of designers, coordination of design deliverables and client interface responsibilities.

This role will be based at our new Head Office located at 219 St Georges Tce, Perth. Adjacent to the train station, the city office has state of the art end of journey facilities, including secure storage for bicycles and scooters, a gym, tennis court, basketball hoop and a swimming pool available for all Primero employees.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality mechanical layouts, 3D models and detailed design drawings
• Produce design deliverables for studies, detailed engineering and construction phases
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, electrical and process engineering teams
• Assist with equipment integration, constructability and plant layout optimisation
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews and interdisciplinary coordination
• Liaise with clients, vendors and project stakeholders
• Support junior designers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian and industry standards

What You ‘Can Do’

• Significant experience in mechanical design within mining, minerals processing or heavy industry
• Previous experience leading projects and managing small teams
• Strong understanding of fixed plant and materials handling systems
• Experience in the Autodesk suite of software including Advance Steel, Plant 3D is highly desirable
• Experience working across feasibility and detailed design projects
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

What we ‘Can Do’ for you

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Benefits & Discounts
• Employee Referral Rewards

If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.

Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.

Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female, veteran and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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