Senior Mechanical Engineer

Worley; Portland; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the Alcoa project in Portland, Victoria. You will deliver mechanical engineering solutions and lead workstreams within a dynamic, industrial setting while partnering with multidisciplinary teams.

The role is based in Portland with potential for Adelaide-site visits, and offers a 12-month agency contractor arrangement. Join a team focused on safety, quality and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• RPEV registration (mandatory), with CPEng highly regarded.
• Strong technical and practical engineering expertise, with a demonstrated ability to deliver safe, high-quality and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience within aluminium smelting or a similar heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach, with the ability to build strong relationships and deliver value for both Worley and Alcoa.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical engineering solutions that meet safety, regulatory, customer and project requirements.
• Manage and support engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to procurement, construction, commissioning and operational support.
• Provide technical advice, prepare engineering deliverables and contribute to solving complex operational challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and customer stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Lead mechanical engineering workstreams or projects when required while supporting and mentoring developing engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, technical excellence and a strong focus on safety and quality.

Skills

RPEV registration

CPEng

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Aluminium smelting experience

Asset integrity

Education

Australian-recognised Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Senior Mechanical Engineer (POR00FE)

Senior Mechanical Engineer - POR00FE

Company : Worley

Primary Location

AUS-VIC-Portland

Job

Mechanical

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Agency Contractor

Reporting Manager Title : Department Manager Mechanical Engineering

Duration of Contract : 12 Months

About the Job

Build a rewarding career while enjoying the benefits of regional living. Join our growing Portland team and support our customer, Alcoa, delivering engineering solutions across a complex and dynamic industrial environment. You'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful outcomes, all while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of Victoria's stunning southwest coast. With potential regional tax incentives and salary packaging benefits available for eligible permanent employees, there's never been a better time to take your career further in Portland.

While the role is primarily based in Portland, we are also open to candidates located in Adelaide who can commit to regular monthly site visits.

Who We Are

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their asset portfolios. We solve complex problems by finding integrated, data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting through to installation and commissioning.

Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

What You'll Do

As part of our Portland team, you'll work closely with Alcoa to deliver practical engineering solutions across a complex industrial environment, helping to improve plant performance, reliability and asset integrity.

• Deliver high-quality mechanical engineering solutions that meet safety, regulatory, customer and project requirements.
• Manage and support engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to procurement, construction, commissioning and operational support.
• Provide technical advice, prepare engineering deliverables and contribute to solving complex operational challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and customer stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Lead mechanical engineering workstreams or projects when required while supporting and mentoring developing engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, technical excellence and a strong focus on safety and quality.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact at one of Australia's largest industrial operations while developing your career in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a collaborative and capable mechanical engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes and is motivated by the opportunity to support a world-class industrial operation.

• An Australian-recognised Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• RPEV registration (mandatory), with CPEng highly regarded.
• Strong technical and practical engineering expertise, with a demonstrated ability to consistently deliver safe, high-quality and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• A solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience within aluminium smelting or a similar heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach, with the ability to build strong relationships and deliver value for both Worley and Alcoa.

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Cranes and lifting equipment
• Bulk materials handling and storage systems
• Mobile and heavy industrial equipment
• Molten metal furnaces and casting operations
• Cooling towers and cooling water systems
• Air compressor systems
• Fume treatment systems
• Heat transfer systems and associated engineering calculations
• Hydraulic systems and pump calculations
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of machinery and equipment
• Asset integrity, maintenance and reliability engineering

Most importantly, you'll bring a passion for engineering excellence, a commitment to safety and a desire to contribute to the long-term success of a major industrial operation while growing your career in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Why You Should Apply

• Work locally on nationally significant industrial assets and projects.
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team with access to broader global expertise.
• Develop your career through varied work, mentoring and direct exposure to clients and operating facilities.
• Enjoy a regional lifestyle without stepping away from complex engineering challenges.
• Build trusted relationships and see your engineering solutions progress into construction and operation.
• Access potential regional tax incentives and salary packaging benefits available to eligible permanent employees.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we’re not just talking about it; we’re doing it. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.