Senior Materials Handling Engineer

WSP; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks paid parental leave

Option to purchase extra leave

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative national mining team

Job summary

WSP in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Materials Handling Engineer to join our Mining team. You will lead the design and delivery of bulk materials handling systems for mining projects across Australia, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mining or heavy industry, a Mechanical Engineering degree, and strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years' experience in mining, minerals processing, bulk materials handling or heavy industry.
• Experience with bulk materials handling systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of conveyors, transfer chutes, feeders, crushers, bins and stockpile handling infrastructure.
• Chartered status or progression towards chartership highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of bulk materials handling systems for mining projects.
• Develop engineering solutions for conveyors, transfer stations, crushers, feeders, bins, chutes and related equipment.
• Prepare design calculations, specifications, technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Support project delivery across study, concept, detailed design and execution phases.
• Collaborate with mechanical, structural, electrical, process and civil teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to developing engineers.
• Engage directly with clients, vendors and project stakeholders.
• Participate in site visits, inspections and commissioning support when required.

Skills

Bulk materials handling

Project leadership

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Our Mining & Metals group is a leader in future-led end to end mining solutions and delivery of services to our clients.We specialise in delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions for the mining industry. Our team manages and executes large-scale capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety and leave a lasting positive legacy in the communities we engage with.

What you’ll do:

We're seeking a Senior Materials Handling Engineer to join our Newcastle Mining team. This role is ideal for an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in bulk materials handling and a passion for delivering practical, fit-for-purpose solutions across the mining industry.

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to the delivery of studies, design packages and project execution activities for clients across coal, metals and minerals projects throughout Australia.
• Lead the design and delivery of bulk materials handling systems for mining projects
• Develop engineering solutions for conveyors, transfer stations, crushers, feeders, bins, chutes and associated equipment
• Prepare design calculations, specifications, technical reports and engineering documentation
• Support project delivery across study, concept, detailed design and execution phases
• Collaborate with mechanical, structural, electrical, process and civil engineering teams
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to developing engineers
• Engage directly with clients, vendors and project stakeholders
• Participate in site visits, inspections and commissioning support when required

About you:

You are a collaborative and technically capable engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and building strong client relationships. You'll ideally bring:

• Degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years' experience in mining, minerals processing, bulk materials handling or heavy industry
• Strong experience with bulk materials handling systems and equipment
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, transfer chutes, feeders, crushers, bins and stockpile handling infrastructure
• Experience delivering sustaining capital, brownfield or operational improvement projects
• Strong understanding of Australian and industry engineering standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Chartered status or progression towards chartership will be highly regarded

Why WSP?

• Join an established and growing mining team in Newcastle
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
• Option to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually
• Deliver meaningful projects for major Australian mining clients
• Work across a diverse portfolio of sustaining capital and operational improvement projects
• Be part of a collaborative national mining business with access to specialist expertise
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture
• Clear pathways for technical leadership and career progression