Senior Mechanical Engineer – Industrial Plant Projects (12mo)

Worley; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Portland team on a full-time, site-based 12-month contract, with likelihood of extension. The role supports an industrial environment, with potential monthly visits to Adelaide.

The ideal candidate will hold an Australian recognised Degree in Engineering, with CPEng preferred and RPEV mandatory, and have experience in aluminium smelting or similar industries. You will deliver mechanical engineering services across multi-site projects.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Degree in Engineering.
• CPEng preferred, RPEV mandatory.
• Knowledge of local and international standards and statutory requirements.
• Experience in aluminium smelting or similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical engineering services that meet Worley and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Initiate, manage and if required supervise mechanical engineering project requirements.
• Participate in meetings, prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures; ensure changes follow project change management processes.
• Provide assistance during procurement, construction and commissioning activities (e.g., write requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations, write purchase orders).
• If required, act as the mechanical engineering Lead on specific projects.
• If responsible for a team, outline project requirements, assign tasks and supervise progress while ensuring compliance and budget.
• Proactively resolve discrepancies between Worley and Customer requirements.
• Keep up-to-date with developments and innovations in mechanical engineering.
• Assist and support junior personnel within the mechanical engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with the mechanical engineering team and project stakeholders.

Skills

Technical and practical engineering

Experience in aluminium smelting or a

Competent use of mechanical software

Education

Australian recognised Degree in Engineering

Job description

Worley is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Portland team on a full-time, site-based 12-month contract, with likelihood of extension. The role supports an industrial environment, with potential monthly visits to Adelaide.

The ideal candidate will hold an Australian recognised Degree in Engineering, with CPEng preferred and RPEV mandatory, and have experience in aluminium smelting or similar industries. You will deliver mechanical engineering services across multi-site projects.