Lead Mechanical Engineer | Minerals & Metals

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future.  For over 60 years, from study through start-up, at pace and at scale supporting clients of all sizes, we share a passion for driving forward minerals and metals projects that are critical to our future and delivering them safely, cost-efficiently, and responsibly.

We pride ourselves in our capability and position to leverage local project delivery and global expertise to bring the best solutions forward across the life cycle of mining projects. With presence across the globe we are active in leading the way from front end conceptual studies through to EPCM delivery in Cooper, Rare earths, Nickel, Gold, Lithium etc

Being part of Team Wood, means you're in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.

Our Vision:   Deliver Solutions that transform the world.

Our Values:   Care Courage Commitment

Reporting to the Functional Manager within Mechanical based in Perth,  you will join an Australia wide team that is based in Perth & Brisbane. Our teams work collaboratively across a diverse range of engineering packages from conceptual studies through to EPCM delivery for local & international developments.

Presently we are underway across Australia in with the following successful awards of battery metal EPCM delivery, International Engineering Services Contract for sustaining capital works programs, and varied studies across lithium, rare earth copper and gold. 

As a Senior your will play an integral member of the engineering team and as part of this role, key accountabilities will include: 

• Establishes detailed designs and performance specifications to fulfill the requirements of assigned general specifications for components, systems, processes, etc
• Supports the development and delivery of the technical assurance framework
• Continuous promotion of and, adherence to the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement
• Active participation in design reviews, interpreting specifications and investigating difficulties
• In times may deliver small-scale projects with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk, while working within an established program management plan – 
• Actively uphold and encourage a collaborative & supportive work environment

This opportunity is looking for those who are interested in building their engineering careers in resources sector, ready to take on their next challenge working with global leading large-scale projects & portfolio engineering support for sustaining capital work programs.   

You will have: 

• Bachelor/Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institute, with prior engineering design experience in wet/dry plant processing or relative industry exposure
• Ability to build effective working relationships amongst the wider engineering team and project delivery group
• Experience in leading a team of engineers across design and study scopes or area lead support in project delivery capacity. 
• Effective in problem solving in addition to proactive identification of safety-based risks when delivering work packages
• Well-developed computer skills, knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and industry standard engineering programs
• Passionate about career development & growth, displaying ability to work in an agile & dynamic environment 
• A commitment to upholding and driving HSE standards personally and professionally.
• An understanding and exposure to Australian & international standards and regulatory authority requirements

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.   

Join us in the heart of Brisbane CBD with free  access to free welness classes and end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs. 

WOOD provides a comprehensive, flexible, competitive benefit program for our employees inclusive of 

• Wide range of benefits across Financial Health, Career Support, Wellbeing & Flexible working arrangements
• Global opportunities for career development, in addition to company supported education pathways for your career growth.
• 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.