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Our engineering consulting client is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to be working in their Perth city office across their sustaining capital portfolio of projects (mining, minerals and metal). Initial contract is for 12 months.
Responsibilities
- Deliver mechanical engineering services that meet the company, its customers' and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
- Initiate, manage and if required supervise mechanical engineering project requirements.
- Perform mechanical engineering services such as:
- participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures;
- ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes;
- provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, write requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations and write purchase orders.
- If required, act as the mechanical engineering Lead on specific projects.
- If responsible for a team:
- outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress; and
- ensure the required services meet the company, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
- Proactively resolve any discrepancies between the company and its Customer's requirements.
- Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.
Requirements:
- Degree qualification in Mechanical
- Wet processing plant experience essential
- Materials handling experience preferred
- Mineral Sands, battery minerals, copper, nickel, alumina experience
- A sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the mechanical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
- A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Competent use of mechanical engineering specific software.