Lead / Principal Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Wood Plc Full time

Wood is recruiting for a Lead / Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Minerals & Metals business based in Perth, Western Australia. This role will be initially site bases in the Kwinana Strip . 

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)

Wood is recruiting for a Lead / Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Minerals & Metals business based in Perth, Western Australia. This is initially a site based role in the Kwinana Strip.

To be the ideal candidate, you will have an understanding of Mining and Minerals processing, with a minimum of 15 years of post-graduate experience. You will join us with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects, a proactive nature, and willingness to learn. You will also have:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution
  • Member of Engineers Australia, or willing to work toward membership
  • Design experience in wet and/or dry mineral processing plants, preferable
  • Site experience either in construction, commissioning or operations, preferable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to problem-solve effectively and identify technical and safety based risks
  • Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and engineering programs
  • Ability to work to a time frame and deliver on budget
  • Understanding of Australian and common International standards including regulatory authority requirements within the mining industry, preferable
  • A commitment to HSE and zero harm
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

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

Wood encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

If you’re a Lead / Principal Mechanical Engineer with relevant minerals & metals experience - apply today    

Shortlisting will commence immediately. 



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