Senior Mechanical Engineer - Minerals Processing

Job Summary: In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s mechanical aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of mechanical components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s mechanical aspects are met. Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria for a small size project or assignment.
• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates mechanical components and processes.
• Perform and check the design of mechanical systems for materials handling including crushers, screens, conveyors, launders, splitter boxes, tanks, and pumps.
• Perform and check calculations and preliminary analysis leading to technical design recommendations.
• Preparation of material requisitions, specifications, and other procurement related documents.
• Coordinate with mechanical designers to produce layouts for crushing plants, screening plants, conveyors, and pumped or gravity slurry handling plants.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard mechanical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
• Coordinates mechanical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups.
• Provides technical assistance to other mechanical personnel and will interact with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues.
• Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project mechanical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution.
• Completes mechanical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.

Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience. Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with minerals handling process plant design, specifically slurry pumping and handling, conveyor, chute, tank sizing and selection calculations, preferably within gold or copper minerals processing facilities.
• Experience in chute design methods, both continuum and discrete element modelling would be beneficial.
• Experience with Bid Evaluate Award processes, specifically equipment datasheet, specification, material requisition and technical bid evaluation of vendor equipment.
• Computer skills including competence in MS Office suite and other common software.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for individual and team tasks and proven experience working in a dynamic multi-discipline team environment.
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities and experience with development of quantity estimates.
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.
• Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant. Total Rewards/Benefits: There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life. With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program. Diverse teams build the extraordinary: As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong - where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. #LI-DF1 Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to. #J-18808-Ljbffr