Senior Mechanical Engineer

What You Will Do

• Lead mechanical design for tailings pipelines, pump stations, and slurry transfer systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, stress analysis, and support planning for process piping.
• Design and review pressure vessels, storage tanks, and custom spool configurations.
• Complete steady‐state pipeline hydraulic design using Excel or software such as AFT Fathom and Bentley Hammer.
• Perform surge analysis using tools such as Bentley Hammer or AFT Impulse.
• Perform pipeline peripheral designs related to thrust, thermal expansion, valve and flow meter stations and service crossings

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical).
• NER / CPEng / RPEQ certification.
• 10–15 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally within mining and tailings infrastructure.
• Background in slurry pipeline design or strong interest in developing this expertise.
• Experience preparing CAPEX and OPEX estimates.
• Tailings pipeline design and hydraulic modelling.
• Pressure vessel and tank design.
• CFD modelling for wear prediction and slurry optimisation.
• Familiarity with slurry pump systems (e.g., Warman) and interstage piping.
• Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.

What We Offer

• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future;
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family;
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments;
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options;
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach;
• Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being;
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning; and
• Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.
• This is an opportunity to take on a senior role in a growing region, influence the direction of our mechanical practice in WA, and work on world‐class, high‐impact projects.
• Are you up to the challenge? Please apply online.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical).
• NER / CPEng / RPEQ certification.
• 10–15 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally within mining and tailings infrastructure.
• Background in slurry pipeline design or strong interest in developing this expertise.
• Experience preparing CAPEX and OPEX estimates.
• Tailings pipeline design and hydraulic modelling.
• Pressure vessel and tank design.
• CFD modelling for wear prediction and slurry optimisation.
• Familiarity with slurry pump systems (e.g., Warman) and interstage piping.
• Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.