Lead Structural Designer Mining

4 days ago

Brisbane, Australia John Wood Group Full time

Wood is currently seeking a **Lead Structural Designer **in order to grow its Brisbane Mining and Mineral group. We can offer you a career in the ever-expanding battery and magnet metals industry driving the decarbonisation of the globe. Working in the Brisbane CBD, this full time staff role is working on the detailed design scope.

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future. A key component of decarbonising the world is the Mining and Minerals Industry which supplies the critical minerals required for this revolution. Wood is currently delivering critical metals projects (Battery and Magnet metals) all over the world, including Copper, Lithium, Vanadium, Rare Earths, and Base Metals projects.

As a key part of the Wood team, you will be responsible for duties such as, but not limited to:
- Overseeing and leading the structural design for the project
- Mentoring and guiding less experienced designers
- Detailed layout, design and production of drawings encompassing all aspects of a plant construction package in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements
- Inter-discipline liaison, support and timely transfer of information
- Timely completion of drawings and schedules
- Review and processing of vendor data and drawings
- Adherence to project man-hour budgets
- Adherence to Wood Standards and Procedures
- Assist in checking of study and project drawings
- Miscellaneous drafting and site tasks, as directed - Assistance with site installation and commissioning
- Assistance with the development of estimates

What will set you apart is your previous experience within an engineering company working on major mining projects across the world. With a minimum of 10 years in the industry, you will have excellent working knowledge in MicroStation. You will also have:

- Experience leading a team of designers of all levels on a major project
- Working knowledge of relational databases and spreadsheets
- Broad knowledge of construction techniques and plant operations
- Good understanding of mineral resource technology and structural technology
- Experience with Process Plant design and layout
- Possess teamwork skills as well as an understanding of other discipline requirements and expectations
- Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas
- Good understanding of the scope of work and project development process
- Proficient checking skills with ability to work unsupervised, focus on task completion, initiative
- Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas

So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on. What unites us is our values. They set the tone, help create our culture, give us one common set of principles and help us all have a great experience at work.

**If you’re an experienced Structural Designer, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.**

**Diversity Statement**

We 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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