Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sedgman is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in Perth on a 12-month contract. With a strong pipeline of multi-discipline projects across the Minerals Processing sector, this role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams.

You will work closely with clients and multi-discipline stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across both greenfield and brownfield projects. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a fast-paced consulting environment, shaping innovative solutions for our clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Senior mechanical engineering scopes for minerals processing and mining projects, ensuring technical compliance with client standards, and seamless integration into new and existing facilities.
• Provide mechanical design and analysis for piping systems, tanks, vessels, pressure equipment, materials handling, and rotating equipment, including calculation, risk assessments and failure investigations to enhance reliability and safety.
• Selection of mechanical equipment, aligning with client/industry requirements and Australian/international standards where applicable.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality project outcomes.
• Oversee and manage the mechanical and piping discipline project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule, while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, clients, and site personnel to develop and implement practical engineering solutions.

Skills and experience:

• Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering, CPEng/RPEng or RPEQ as preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience, including project delivery and work on multi-discipline projects across various engineering phases.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical and piping engineering, including the design of tanks and vessels following industry codes and FEA (mandatory) and performing pipe stress analysis (desirable).
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in engineering design tools, MS Office, and technical documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate should be willing and able to travel to remote sites or interstate as required.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible arrangements to help you achieve work-life balance
• A focus on your professional development and opportunities to grow your career within Sedgman
• A collaborative focus on continuous improvement and innovation in our safety culture
• A friendly and social work environment

We’re on a journey and here is what we can offer you:

Resource & Energy Transition Journey:

Be a part of our journey driving our engineering deliverables and innovation while supporting the business growth.

Health and Wellbeing:

Our safety and wellbeing app, Sonder, is available 24/7, offering comprehensive mental health support and work/life services to ensure you and your loved ones are cared for.

Career Growth, Development & Reward:

You will be supported in your professional development and rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.

Inclusive Culture:

Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace for all.