Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
BH-329764
Posted: 10/03/2026
- Up to $120/hr + Super
- Australia Western Australia Perth
- Contract
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Mining
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
12‑Month Contract | Immediate Start | SoR
$120/hr + Super
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to deliver a portfolio of brownfield engineering projects within a major industrial processing environment. This is a full‑time 12‑month contract, with the potential for extension, working onsite.
In this role, you’ll provide technical and project engineering support across multiple small‑to‑medium capital projects (typically up to ~$1m). You will work closely with operations, maintenance, project services and external engineering partners to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Apply Now
If you’re a mechanically strong, hands‑on project engineer who enjoys delivering practical brownfield solutions in operational environments, we’d love to hear from you. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, Australian working rights essential.
MEC123
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.
12‑Month Contract | Immediate Start | SoR
$120/hr + Super
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to deliver a portfolio of brownfield engineering projects within a major industrial processing environment. This is a full‑time 12‑month contract, with the potential for extension, working onsite.
In this role, you’ll provide technical and project engineering support across multiple small‑to‑medium capital projects (typically up to ~$1m). You will work closely with operations, maintenance, project services and external engineering partners to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver multiple brownfield mechanical projects from concept through to construction and close‑out
- Provide mechanical engineering support, technical review and discipline oversight
- Lead and participate in design reviews, constructability assessments and HAZOPs
- Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications and vendor documentation
- Respond to technical queries, assess deviations and support onsite construction teams
- Support Pre‑FEED and FEED activities with external engineering consultants
- Ensure compliance with relevant AS, API and ASME standards
- Coordinate closely with operations and stakeholders to minimise plant disruptions
- Drive safety‑focused decision‑making throughout all project phases
About You
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Significant experience in petrochemical, mining, processing or heavy industrial environments
- Strong technical background in static equipment (pressure vessels, piping, tanks, heat exchangers)
- Proven experience delivering brownfield modifications in operating plants
- Solid understanding of AS, API and ASME codes and standards
- Able to manage several concurrent projects and competing priorities
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder and contractor management skills
- Safety‑driven, practical, and comfortable working in operational facilities
Apply Now
If you’re a mechanically strong, hands‑on project engineer who enjoys delivering practical brownfield solutions in operational environments, we’d love to hear from you. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, Australian working rights essential.
MEC123
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.