Job Description
All employees and contractors are inducted by All Purpose Pumps in line with the requirements of the position immediately upon commencement of duties. There is an ongoing requirement to participate in any program organised to provide ongoing training.
Key responsibilities
Engineering
- Determine system duty requirements — flow, head, static lift and friction losses — and select pumps accordingly from manufacturer performance curves.
- Design pump set arrangements including pumps, valves, manifolds, pressure vessels and baseframes.
- Select and size pipework and associated components to suit the specified duty and application.
- Select materials and components appropriate to the fluid, duty and service environment.
- Create detailed 3D CAD models of the existing pump system product range, using SolidWorks.
- Translate those 3D CAD models into high quality 2D drafts suitable for manufacturing.
- Provide sound mechanical designs for new pump systems, as well as updates and improvements to existing products.
- Perform calculations to validate designs and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Produce bills of materials and build specifications required for manufacturing.
- Specify the functional control requirements of a pump system, such as duty and standby operation, alternation, and level or pressure control.
- Support performance testing and commissioning of completed pump systems.
- Provide technical support to customers and other internal departments.
- Work with the engineering and production teams to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
- Update or create technical documentation such as user manuals, risk assessments, reports, technical datasheets, procedures, testing and commissioning plans.
- Undertake reviews of completed work to ensure compliance and manufacturing suitability.
- Ensure adherence to OH&S standards.
Qualifications and Requirements
Qualifications and experience
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering essential.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within mining, manufacturing and/or related industries.
- Strong understanding of pumps and plumbing solutions.
- Experience with hydraulic systems, including pump hydraulics and system curves.
- Sound understanding of Australian Standards for design.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Hard skills (systems)
- SolidWorks.
- SolidWorks PDM or similar document management system.
- AutoCAD software or similar.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software — general computer skills.
Soft skills
- Be a self-starter who takes ownership of assigned tasks and works autonomously.
- Applies independent engineering judgement — able to identify when a specification, drawing or instruction does not look right, and raises it rather than reproducing it.
- Able to work from incomplete or inconsistent information: identifies what is missing, asks the right questions, and proposes a solution rather than awaiting instruction.
- Able to explain and justify the reasoning behind design decisions.
- Recognises when a problem falls outside their experience and escalates it promptly rather than proceeding on assumption.
- Works effectively as part of a team, including with colleagues in other locations and time zones, seeking input and clarification where required.
- Provides regular and proactive updates on progress, and flags delays or obstacles early.
- Receives and acts on design review feedback constructively.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Works to established drawing standards, naming conventions and document control procedures.
- Adapts to changing priorities, manages multiple concurrent jobs and meets agreed commitments.
- Maintains the confidentiality of company, product and customer information.
- Excellent time management, organisation and negotiation skills.
- Customer focus — builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer‑centric solutions.
- Balances stakeholders — anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Action oriented — takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
- Communicates effectively — develops and delivers multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
- Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties – with items to give away and cash prizes!
- Endless opportunities for career advancement
- Exclusive ATM inside the office for employee's convenience
- We set you up for success with a company‑provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection
- Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff – Free Coffee, Meals and Beer Fridays!
- Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms
- Child friendly spaces to cater to the needs of employees with children, enhancing work‑life balance
- Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
- International career growth and connections
- Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
- Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
- In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well‑being
- Become part of the Employee Share Units program
- Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc
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