Lead Mechanical Designer - Minerals & Metals (Brisbane)

John Wood Group

Brisbane, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

Job Description:Wood is recruiting for Lead Mechanical Designer to join the Minerals & Metals business based in Brisbane. This is an opportunity on either a permanent or contract basis. Flexibility to work full-time / part-time.Designing the future of mining, Wood's Minerals & Metals business provides global expertise, delivered locally. Supporting clients of all sizes, we share a passion for driving forward minerals and metals projects that are critical to our future and delivering them safely, cost-efficiently, and responsibly as we strive for net zero.Leading the way in mineral processing and metallurgical refining, our expertise and presence span all commodities and geographies of the world - Australia, Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia.For over 60 years, from study through start-up, at pace and at scale, we have been advancing the world's largest and most technically challenging mining projects across key commodities:

Lithium
Nickel / Cobalt
Copper
Gold
Rare Earths
Iron Ore
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognized industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.Join us in the heart of Brisbane CBD, nestled between Queen Street Mall and Eagle Street Pier in a truly 24/7 precinct - connected and surrounded by abundant retail, hospitality, and wellness options. At 123 Albert Street you will enjoy access to exclusive complimentary wellness classes, newly refurbished end of trip facilities with generous bike storage and daily towel service, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote / flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs.Responsibilities:Reporting to the Mechanical Department Manager and working in support of a long-term Engineering Service Contract, you will create delivery excellence across the assigned projects.You will be responsible for:

Creating models (in both 2D and 3D) and technical drawings of mechanical wet and dry plant layouts
Taking concepts through to completion
Turning initial sketches into detailed and complete design models and drawings
Providing input into design and layout issues
Ensuring designs are produced in accordance with client, discipline, statutory regulations, good practice and procedural requirements
Liaison, support and timely transfer of information to other disciplines
Responding to technical queries
Acting as checker for other designers as required

Qualifications:You will be an Australian citizen or hold Permanent Residency (PR) and able to work lawfully in Australia.You will have:

Diploma or equivalent in design / drafting from a recognised institution
Minimum 10+ years Mechanical design drafting experience in the mining and minerals processing field (preferable)
Understanding of discipline technology and other discipline requirements
Ability to problem-solve effectively
Effective analytical and numerical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competency in Microstation / Aecosim 2D and 3D Design tools
Ability to work to a time frame and deliver on budget
A commitment to HSE
Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
A desire to learn and develop

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow's solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.If you're an experienced Senior/Lead Mechanical Designer ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!Shortlisting will commence immediately.About Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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