Senior Piping Engineer - Mining & Mineral Processing

Airswift; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer for a Brisbane-based project delivering major mining and mineral processing work. You will provide technical leadership across studies, FEED, detailed design, brownfield modifications, and commissioning support.

Based in Brisbane, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure piping systems meet ASME B31.3, and mentor junior engineers while supporting procurement and HAZOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Mandatory RPEQ registration.
• Experience delivering piping solutions in mining/mineral processing environments.
• Experience across FEED, EPCM, detailed design, construction and commissioning.
• Technical expertise in slurry transport, process piping and dewatering systems.
• Experience with pipe stress, supports and ASME B31.3.
• Proficiency with FluidFlow, CAESAR II and similar tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver piping engineering services across studies and design phases.
• Prepare specifications, calculations, material requisitions, scopes, and deliverables.
• Review hydraulic calculations, piping layouts, isometrics, and 3D models.
• Support procurement with technical bid evaluations and vendor reviews.
• Participate in HAZOPs, constructability reviews and project meetings.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Piping engineering

Project lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FluidFlow

AFT Fathom

CAESAR II

NozzlePRO

E3D

Smart3D

Plant3D

Job description

Airswift is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer for a Brisbane-based project delivering major mining and mineral processing work. You will provide technical leadership across studies, FEED, detailed design, brownfield modifications, and commissioning support.

Based in Brisbane, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure piping systems meet ASME B31.3, and mentor junior engineers while supporting procurement and HAZOPs.