Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Perth, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
You will be responsible to:
- Ensure the mechanical design complies with the relevant regulations and codes, Fortescue’s Values, standards, procedures, processes and specifications, and industry best practice.
- Develop mechanical calculations, equipment selection, datasheets, equipment list, piping list, utility consumption list, lubrication schedule, tie-ins schedule, capital spare schedule, bills of materials, and all mechanical engineering deliverables.
- Support designers and review 3D model, plot plan, layout drawings, general arrangements, plan and profile, design drawings, liner drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction drawings.
- Manage equipment packages including equipment specifications, requisition packages, technical clarifications, bid tabulation / evaluation / recommendation, review vendor data, resolve technical queries, participate in inspection and factory acceptance test.
- Constribute in project reviews, including design reviews, functional safety reviews, risk reviews, cost estimate and schedule review, and other relevant technical reviews.
- Deliver all mechanical discipline scope and deliverables within the allocated budget and schedule.
- Collaborate with the other disciplines and functions for scope development, squad checks, and provide general support to the project under the direction of the project lead.
What you bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a mechanical engineer in the mining or heavy industry.
- Experience in concept design, FEED, and detail design is required. Experience in construction, commissioning, operations, or maintenance is a plus.
- Experience in Dry and Wet process plants, slurry pumping and piping systems, and materials handling systems is highly regarded.
- Ability to perform detailed calculations to specify and size material handling and minerals processing equipment such as; conveyors, feeders, bins, pumps or piping etc.
- FEA and Solids Modelling skills are a plus. Experience in overland conveyor design and chute design using DEM is highly regarded.
- Strong teamwork, people skills, and working effectively in multi-disciplines environment.
- Committed, motivated, flexible, agile, and adaptable to changing project requirements and timelines.