Mechanical Engineer

7 days ago


Kurri Kurri, New South Wales, Australia Orica Full time
About Orica

At Orica, we're driven by the power of our people to shape the future of mining through digital and automated technologies. With a diverse team of over 13,000 across the world, we're committed to mobilizing vital resources essential to progress.

We're an exciting company to join, with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity employment.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Projects Engineer to join our team in Kurri Kurri, with a hybrid working setup. As a key member of our Orica Assets and Engineering team, you'll play a critical technical support role in the business, providing expert mechanical engineering design services and advice to the AusPac Region.

Your key responsibilities will include ensuring safety and leadership, providing mechanical engineering support for capital projects and assets, complying with regulatory and statutory standards, engaging design resources, improving business processes, and managing cost centers.

Key Accountabilities
  • Ensure safety and leadership in all aspects of the role
  • Provide mechanical engineering support for capital projects and assets
  • Comply with regulatory and statutory standards
  • Engage design resources to deliver projects on time and within budget
  • Improve business processes to increase efficiency and productivity
  • Manage cost centers to optimize resource allocation
  • Oversee the commissioning and handover of projects and assets
What You'll Bring
  • Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) preferred, but not mandatory
  • At least 5 years of professional engineering experience
  • Experience in project management and managing small teams
  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
  • Knowledge of statutory requirements relating to Mechanical Engineering and the commercial explosives industry
  • Knowledge of Engineering theory and practice covering all engineering disciplines, including project management
  • A practical understanding of our depot and manufacturing operations
  • An understanding of the Group's objectives and the Project & Engineering's part in those
What We Offer

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths, and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You'll be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines, and thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. We're committed to helping you ignite your career and find your home at Orica.


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