Senior Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

1 day ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Agilitus Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

As engineers we are faced with some of the most exciting challenges of our generation, from energy transition to food and water security. At
Agilitus QLD
we believe we are here to help change the future, we have the opportunity to create innovative solutions in response to these challenges and make a positive impact on society and our environment.

We are a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, providing civil, structural, mechanical and electrical services covering our client's entire project lifecycle. Across mining, industrial and renewables, we deliver world class engineering to help our clients optimise the performance of assets and improve productivity and safety. We have enjoyed an enviable reputation with our clients for its 'can do' attitude to developing sustainable and appropriate engineering solutions. Our culture of maintaining a strong client focus, delivering on promises, and understanding client and project needs is fully integrated into our approach.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a driven and experienced
Senior Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
to join our Townsville team. This full-time role offers the chance to work across a varied range of client projects and commodities. You'll collaborate with a high-performing, supportive team and play a key role in delivering innovative design solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Interface and collaborate with design and engineering teams across multiple offices to support a diverse range of client projects
  • Undertake mechanical, piping and materials handling equipment drawings, plans and design tasks (Brownfield and Greenfield) from concept through to commissioning
  • Develop design concepts and create 3D models, visualisations and animations
  • Collect and analyse data for design calculations, specifications and datasheets for bulk materials handling, mining and heavy industry plants
  • Materials handling systems design - wet and dry process plants, conveyors, belt feeders, screens, stackers, reclaimers
  • Develop and improve mechanical and piping design drafting tools, including ongoing writing, implementation and maintenance of procedures and policies, drafting guides and technical notes pertaining to mechanical design
  • Review and revise mechanical drawings for accuracy, integrity, standardisation, constructability and best practice
  • Provide support during construction, assembly and installation and commissioning phases, with periodic on-site involvement as needed
  • On-site quality control, testing, inspections, maintenance assessments and condition monitoring activities
  • Liaise with clients, and assisting with the programming of the design works across the team by interpreting and relaying job specifications, instructions and recommended procedures to the team
  • Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders by providing concise project updates and proactively addressing challenges
  • Ensuring that designs and completed works are align with project and client specifications, regulations, budgets and contract provisions

What skills you can bring to the team:

  • Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent
  • Competency in recognised CAD systems (we use Autodesk)
  • 12+ years of demonstrated technical experience in related industries
  • Extensive experience in multidisciplinary consulting / workshare environments, collaborating across diverse teams and complex project portfolios
  • Significant mining, mineral processing plant and industrial experience
  • Mechanical, materials handling and piping design experience
  • Bulk materials handling experience is essential
  • Design experience in wet and/or dry mineral processing plants
  • Brownfield and Greenfield design experience
  • Knowledge and practical application of relevant industry codes of practice
  • Ability to understand and assimilate project and client specific requirements
  • Self-motivated and decisive, adaptable to change and competing demands

Why Join Agilitus QLD?

In partnership with the broader Agilitus business based out of Perth WA, we are a young and dynamic engineering group with aspirations to grow and develop into a competitive force in the engineering design sector in Australia. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of this journey. We can offer the fantastic career opportunities that come with joining a team on its growth journey, as well as the ability to genuinely influence the business's direction and success through your personal efforts and simultaneously progress your career as we grow from within.

We know that our people and our culture are what differentiates us, that is why we host a relaxed and enjoyable working environment by giving our employees the autonomy to deliver their work. If you are interested in progressing your interest in this role, please click on the APPLY NOW button and register your details. We are committed to this process and as such, we endeavour to review and respond to your application as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you

Note: Please be advised that we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters, executive search consultants or any third-party consulting agencies for this position.



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