Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sedgman Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Perth team on a 12-month contract. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and deliver mechanical design across minerals processing projects.

The role covers piping, tanks, vessels, FEAs, and risk assessments, with travel to remote sites as required. Strong collaboration with clients and multi-discipline teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in mechanical engineering with project delivery.
• Experience with tanks, vessels, piping design and FEA.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel to remote sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering scopes for minerals projects.
• Design and analyze piping systems, tanks, vessels, and rotating equipment.
• Select equipment per standards and client requirements.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams.
• Oversee project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring safety and quality.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams and clients.

Skills

Mechanical design

Piping systems

FEA analysis

Pipe stress

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Engineering codes

Technical documentation

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

CPEng/RPEng or RPEQ preferred

Tools

MS Office

FEA software

Job description

Sedgman is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in Perth on a 12-month contract. With a strong pipeline of multi-discipline projects across the Minerals Processing sector, this role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams.

You will work closely with clients and multi-discipline stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across both greenfield and brownfield projects. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a fast-paced consulting environment, shaping innovative solutions for our clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Senior mechanical engineering scopes for minerals processing and mining projects, ensuring technical compliance with client standards, and seamless integration into new and existing facilities.
• Provide mechanical design and analysis for piping systems, tanks, vessels, pressure equipment, materials handling, and rotating equipment, including calculation, risk assessments and failure investigations to enhance reliability and safety.
• Selection of mechanical equipment, aligning with client/industry requirements and Australian/international standards where applicable.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality project outcomes.
• Oversee and manage the mechanical and piping discipline project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule, while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, clients, and site personnel to develop and implement practical engineering solutions.

Skills and experience:

• Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering, CPEng/RPEng or RPEQ as preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience, including project delivery and work on multi-discipline projects across various engineering phases.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical and piping engineering, including the design of tanks and vessels following industry codes and FEA (mandatory) and performing pipe stress analysis (desirable).
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in engineering design tools, MS Office, and technical documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate should be willing and able to travel to remote sites or interstate as required.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible arrangements to help you achieve work-life balance
• A focus on your professional development and opportunities to grow your career within Sedgman
• A collaborative focus on continuous improvement and innovation in our safety culture
• A friendly and social work environment

We’re on a journey and here is what we can offer you:

Resource & Energy Transition Journey: Be a part of our journey driving our engineering deliverables and innovation while supporting the business growth.

Health and Wellbeing: Our safety and wellbeing app, Sonder, is available 24/7, offering comprehensive mental health support and work/life services to ensure you and your loved ones are cared for.

Career Growth, Development & Reward: You will be supported in your professional development and rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.

Inclusive Culture: Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace for all.

Sedgman is a leading provider of mineral processing and associated infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry. Our whole-of-life offering is strengthened by our years of expertise, our outstanding team and our client focus. To us, Engineering is more than just something we do – it’s empowering. It’s a foundation that allows us to overcome the most complex of challenges, to unlock the full potential of any commodity, to operate in any environment around the world, and to generate true value for our clients. Over the life of your project, collaboration is key. We walk the journey with our clients, providing flexible commercial solutions and unlocking the hidden potential of your project. Our full service capability allows us to deliver outcomes that exceed expectation, on time and on budget.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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