Principal Mechanical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Lycopodium Full time
Principal Mechanical Engineer

Lycopodium is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Minerals team in Brisbane. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for managing the coordination and production of design outputs that meet project and study requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate technical aspects of project design and conduct timely reviews of mechanical drawings to ensure compliance with design intent.
  • Approve, guide, and review engineering designs, including calculations and design development.
  • Develop technical documentation, including scopes of work and specifications, using relevant industry standards and guidelines.
  • Liaise with and provide professional support to the drafting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables.
  • Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate engineering lists, including equipment, lubrication, spares, valves, pipeline, and special items.
  • Maximize productivity and efficiency by planning, scheduling, and allocating resources to ensure deliverables are met.
  • Contribute to the professional development of engineers-in-training by providing mentoring and identifying avenues for growth.
  • Develop and contribute to the delivery of improvement initiatives that support business priorities for continuous improvement.
Requirements:
  • University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 15+ years of post-graduate experience in mineral processing or related industries.
  • Experience in gold, base metals, or lithium is highly regarded.
  • CP Eng and RPEQ qualifications are preferred.
  • Ability to effectively manage multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Proficient understanding of business acumen with the ability to adapt to different business environments.
  • Intuitive leadership skills with the ability to initiate, lead, and manage change in a complex environment.
  • High attention to detail and exceptional knowledge of process optimization.
  • Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality service to clients within budget and time constraints.
  • Willingness to travel outside Australia on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and its operations.
What We Offer:
  • A strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development.
  • A diverse range of large projects and the opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled professionals.
  • A commitment to investing in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career.
  • Flexible work arrangements to balance work with other commitments.
  • Access to a benefits, rewards, and recognition platform with great discounts to hundreds of retailers in Australia.
  • Significant people and technology initiatives to support the workplace of the future.


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