Lead Mechanical Designer

EMtek is an exceptional multidisciplinary engineering company built on a foundation of strong values, innovative services, and exceptional skills.

We work collaboratively with our clients from initial pre-feasibility through to detailed design and provide support throughout procurement, construction, and commissioning. Some of our key clients include FMG, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Kirkland Lake Gold, Newcrest, Newmont, Pilbara Minerals, FQML and Oz Minerals.

Our goal is to provide innovative solutions to the toughest challenges in our industry. To achieve this, we collaborate with our clients, seeking to understand their unique needs and issues.

With a growing team of over 100 employees, EMtek pioneers with an innovative yet practical approach to engineering. We're proud to lead the future of engineering through a supportive, collaborative and integrative work environment of talented people.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Perth team for a self-sufficient and motivated Lead Mechanical Designer. The Lead Mechanical Designer will use strategic business knowledge, technical knowledge and experience to be an integral part of the execution of technical projects and the continuous development of tools and systems which create opportunities for projects within the resources sector.

You’ll be an essential part of the leadership team working to drive performance, standards and deliverables that continually raise the bar for the company’s already formidable reputation.

You will be responsible for taking designs from concept to completed engineering deliverables. Providing technical leadership and advice to your team and ensure tasks, activities and deliverables are within budget and schedule along with developing strong relationships with the client and key project stakeholders.

About you
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with a passion for discovery and a commitment to workplace wellbeing and safety. As part of a small, tight-knit team, strong relationship building, and communication skills will be critical in this role.

Skills and experience

• Qualification in Engineering and 7+ years of Multidisciplinary Design experience in the mining and resources sector.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards.
• Strong design experience with the capability to produce sound designs, with practical experience working in construction, commissioning and/or operations in the bulk materials and minerals processing industries being advantageous.
• Experience across varied types of commodities from nickel through to iron ore.
• Good presentation and communication skills at all levels.
• Demonstrated understanding of industry safety and environmental standards.

Benefits to you

• Long term stability with a variety of projects to sink your teeth into over the coming years.
• Paid overtime for those who preference additional working hours
• Annual salary reviews
• A professional but relaxed environment with flexible work arrangements, including working from home and flexible hours.
• For those that love to experience new places, there’s the opportunity to work from a variety of company state office locations, including for short periods. 
• Variety of career development opportunities in technical engineering design, project and people management moving forward. Move your career where your interests lie. 
• Opportunities to work closely with customers to develop end-to-end technical design solutions, to really get involved and take ownership.
• Exposure to international projects, and projects from a variety of areas across mining, retail, power etc.
• Friendly down to earth team with supportive team.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Beautiful office, cafes and amenities in the building with showers and bike racks etc for those that love to get in their early morning exercise!

To apply
If you’re interested to know more please apply now and we’ll be in touch to discuss the company, position, remuneration and team in more details.
  
All applications and conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence. 

No agency referrals will be accepted.
  
If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact Tess Lazaroo on 0444 548 *** or **@emtek.com.au