Lead Mechanical Engineer | Minerals & Metals

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Wood APAC Minerals & Metals team is currently delivering critical metals projects, including Copper, Nickel, Lithium, Vanadium, Rare Earths, and Base Metals. This portfolio of projects ranging from studies through to EPCM packages working on developments in Australia and internationally. 

About the Role

Our teams are based in Perth & Brisbane in this role you will join the function team supporting varied FEED packages, progressing to a project specific role in the coming months. You will be an integral role in our team, bringing your knowledge insight and passion for delivering quality and efficiency four our clients developments

As a key part of the Wood team, you will be responsible for duties such as, but not limited to: - 

• The overall production of Mechanical Engineering deliverables such as specification, calculations, technical evaluations, reports and drawings 
• Providing technical support across the business including to on-site construction, estimating, procurement and project departments – 
• Provides technical advice on design processes, construction methods and other technical areas 
• Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to a team, potentially support in coaching, recruitment and retention activities.  

About You

We are looking for a Senior/Lead experienced in the detailed engineering and execution of medium to large scale EPCM projects in the critical minerals sector, with some experience in hydrometallurgical developments. Your passion for working in dynamic and agile industries will see you drive a collaborative and cohesive working relationship between our clients and internal teams, to identify and delivery optimal solutions for project requirements. 

You will also have: -

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution 
• Member of Engineers Australia, or willing to work toward membership - Design experience in wet and/or dry mineral processing plants, preferable not essential
• Site experience either in construction, commissioning or operations, is desired but not essential
• Prior experience within cross alignment of mechanical /piping/pumps and hydraulic design engineering would be a desired skill set for wet plant processing. 
• Ability to problem-solve effectively and identify technical and safety based risks, with commitment to HSE
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and engineering programs  Ability to work to a time frame and deliver on budget 
• Full Working Rights in Australia

Benefits on joining #TeamWood

We are committed to creating an inspired culture with diversity and inclusion permeating every corner of our global organisation. Wood provides a comprehensive, flexible, competitive benefit program for our employees.

• Work in the heart of Perth CBD, Access to free 24/7 state of the art Gym & end of trip facilities
• Wide range of benefits across Financial Health, Career Support, Wellbeing and Flexible working arrangements
• Global opportunities for career development, in addition to company supported education pathways for your career growth.
• Access to diverse and attractive projects working on our global industries most exciting developments, partnering closely with our clients on such developments.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.