Lead Mechanical Engineer
BH-304476
Posted: 23/05/2025
- Hourly Rate + Superannuation
- Australia Western Australia Perth
- Contract
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Mining
The client NES Fircroft is working with a leading EPCM organisation that has deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries.An opportunity has presented itself for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join this company on a 9 month contract, working FIFO on a 2:1 roster, embedding with the client for a processing plant upgrade project valued over $1B.
The job
Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, you will represent this company whilst also assisting the client with ongoing construction works in a design & construct environment.
Some of your duties will include:
If this sounds like the job for you, and you have the relevant experience, please contact Cullan Grindlay on 0416 800 451 or apply via the links for a confidential discussion. The client will review candidates as they come, so please reach out ASAP. Australian working rights are essential. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
The job
Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, you will represent this company whilst also assisting the client with ongoing construction works in a design & construct environment.
Some of your duties will include:
- Completing detailed mechanical engineering designs and calculations
- Technical review of mechanical drawings and vendor documentation
- Preparing and / or reviewing data sheets, scopes and tender evaluations for equipment procurement
- Ensuring design compliance with statutory regulations and company standards
- Ensure designs are fit for purpose and consider all aspects, including, cost, constructability, operability, and maintainability
- Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience with base, precious or rare earth minerals
- Mineral processing plant experience within a design & construct environment
- Strong technical experience
- Strong stakeholder engagement/influencing experience
- Hourly rate up to $120/hr + Superannuation
- 2:1 FIFO roster, 11 hour days
- Ongoing 9-months of work with chance for extension
- The chance to work on a significant project
- Salary sacrifice options
- Novated leasing options
If this sounds like the job for you, and you have the relevant experience, please contact Cullan Grindlay on 0416 800 451 or apply via the links for a confidential discussion. The client will review candidates as they come, so please reach out ASAP. Australian working rights are essential. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.