Principal Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago

Laverton, Australia Wood PLC Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently seeking expressions of interest for a highly skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer to manage the mechanical engineering discipline of a major capital works program in Laverton, Victoria.

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The Role

The ideal candidate would be part of a project delivery team supporting the Senior Project Manager.

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Flexible benefits
  • Commitment to continued professional development
  • Global connections

The key objectives for this role are:

  • Provides technical leadership, managing projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring quality in the delivery of mechanical engineering deliverables
  • Mentors and guides with less experienced engineers
  • Fosters a collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Ensure designs meet specifications, are cost-effective, reliable, and have a low environmental impact
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards
  • Contributes to design review workshops and quality checks
  • Foster a culture of safe delivery, continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

  • Minimum 12 years' direct experience managing projects on major hazards facilities (MHF)
  • Demonstrable experience of embedding safety considerations into all aspects of mechanical engineering and design
  • Proven experience of being directly involved on projects in the chemicals / agricultural sectors
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, both written and oral
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or related field)
  • Must be available to work onsite in Laverton, Victoria

If you're an energetic, highly driven and hands-on Principal Mechanical Engineer ready for your next challenge with a great company then we are keen to hear from you today.

Candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

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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