Lead Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Lead mechanical engineer designing materials handling systems for resources and renewable projects

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessment
• mechanical design
• design tools
• cost estimating
• on‑site inspections
• design calculations

Tasks

-Embed Safety in Design principles throughout engineering activities, conducting thorough risk assessments and ensuring compliance. -Deliver innovative, fit-for-purpose mechanical, materials handling and piping engineering solutions that meet quality standards, project budgets, and schedules. -Provide clear project communication, offering concise updates, addressing challenges proactively, and maintaining alignment with stakeholders. -Provide strategic direction, technical guidance, effective delegation and mentorship to multidiscipline design team. -Drive development and continuous improvement of mechanical and piping design tools, including drawings, datasheets, equipment schedules and models -Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and office locations, contributing through all phases of projects, from concept and design to commissioning. -Develop scopes of work, technical studies, proposals, and capital cost estimates, supporting both project execution and tendering efforts. -Support onsite activities, including inspections, risk assessments, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery and client satisfaction. -Execute and review detailed mechanical and piping engineering work, including design calculations for bulk materials handling plants, wet process plants and heavy industry

Requirements

• rpeq
• cpeng
• 12+ years
• materials handling
• safety standards
• technical writing

What You Bring

We will only be accepting applicants residing in Australia with current working rights, at this time. -Extensive background in multidisciplinary consulting environments, collaborating across diverse teams and complex project portfolios -Over 12+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer, specialising in design within the resources, and renewables sectors. -Current RPEQ (Mechanical) and CPEng professional memberships (mandatory) -Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (or related tertiary qualification) -Demonstrated extensive materials handling design, including both wet and dry mineral processing plants. -Strong foundation in industry codes, design safety standards, and best practices, with a practical, safety-conscious approach to engineering. -Skilled in technical writing and communication, including proposals, technical reports, and project documentation. -You will have experience leading the mechanical design and delivery of materials handling systems including conveyors, chutes, bins, feeders, stackers and sizers.

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Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of this journey. We can offer the fantastic career opportunities that come with joining a team on its growth journey, as well as the ability to genuinely influence the business's direction and success through your personal efforts and simultaneously progress your career as we grow from within. We know that our people and our culture are what differentiates us, that is why we host a relaxed and enjoyable working environment by giving our employees the autonomy to deliver their work.

About Agilitus

-Headquartered in Perth with offices in Mandurah, Newcastle, Brisbane and Townsville, it now spans operations across Australia. -Specialising in engineering, design, project delivery and advisory services, it delivers custom solutions across project lifecycles. -Its capabilities include EPCM, rehabilitation, detailed design and advisory support for process plants, mining infrastructure and ports. -Typical projects involve rail upgrades, mine infrastructure, haul roads, power and water systems for clients in mining and energy. -All engineering disciplines are maintained in-house, from civil and structural to electrical, process, maritime and geoscience specialists. -It uniquely empowers employees through majority ownership, aligning firm success with team engagement and rapid decision-making.

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