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Job Description
As a result of a significant project pipeline, AECOM's Western Australian Resource and Industry Business Line has an opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer, Materials Handling. to support the successful completion of projects across Western Australia, Australia and Globally.
Working as part of a dynamic, consulting environment, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects within Mining and associated Industries, such as surface, underground mine operations and within Iron Ore, Alumina, Gold, Manganese Ore etc.
Our team of industry experts and network of technical specialists will support the development of your technical and project management capabilities, giving you the opportunity to support project delivery to a broad range of clients and industry sectors. Working across mining, minerals processing, chemicals and defence will give you a broad exposure and help build your career.
What will a day in this role look like?
- Consulting with Tier 1 Mining clients with a particular focus on mining infrastructure, Materials Handling and surface non-process infrastructure for brownfield and greenfield assets (specifically crushing, screening, bulk Materials Handling, pumping & piping networks and water facilities)
- As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will provide study management and technical leadership across the team
- Act as focal point for the client and the AECOM Design Team
- Use your experience as a Technical Specialist to deliver technical outcomes and leadership to the Project Team
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
What are we looking for from you?
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with experience for a consultancy or owners side organisation with a solid understanding of Front End Loading approach to capital project delivery
- Post-graduate Qualifications in Project Management RPEQ / CPEng (preferred)
- Experience managing Design / Engineering / Consulting projects
- Well-networked with outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Experience in delivering successful project outcomes from initiation to execution demonstrating commercial acumen throughout
- Proficient in the use of Helix or alternative conveyor design
- Proficient in the design of crushing, grinding, screening equipment
- Alumina industry experience - Advantageous
- DEM analysis - Advantageous
- 5 - 10 years' relevant professional experience
- Experience in the design and specification of mining plant, infrastructure, Materials Handling and fluids handling systems and equipment
- You will be agile in your approach, with the ability to move into projects at short notice and deliver high-quality work output will be essential.
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Additional Information
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
