Lead Mechanical Designer

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.

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

**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.

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

**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.