You will lead mechanical engineering work packages for underground copper and gold hard-rock mining projects. The role covers studies, trade-off assessment, detailed design, procurement, construction support, commissioning and operational readiness.
You will take ownership of complex materials-handling and fixed-plant scopes, including crushing, conveying, transfer systems, pumping, dewatering, dust management, ventilation interfaces and associated underground infrastructure.
Here is what you will do:
- Lead the development and delivery of mechanical engineering design packages for underground mining and materials handling projects in accordance with Australian Standards, client specifications, and applicable mining legislation;
- Perform conveyor system design and analysis using Sidewinder and Belt Analyst Conveyor Design Software, including conveyor sizing, power calculations, dynamic analysis, transfer chute design coordination, and design optimisation;
- Apply formal bulk solids handling and flow principles to the design of bins, chutes, feeders, transfer stations, and ore handling systems to ensure reliable operability and maintainability;
- Develop engineering calculations, equipment specifications, datasheets, scopes of work, technical evaluations, and design reports for mechanical systems and equipment;
- Lead the design and integration of crushing, screening, conveying, pumping, dewatering, dust management, and ventilation systems associated with underground and surface mining operations;
- Develop practical solutions for dust suppression, dust extraction, and material containment in abrasive and high-throughput ore handling environments;
- Contribute to mine ventilation and ventilation-on-demand (VOD) infrastructure design, including coordination with ventilation specialists and integration of mechanical services within underground environments;
- Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces including civil, structural, electrical, process, and geotechnical requirements to deliver integrated engineering outcomes;
- Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, constructability reviews, and design verification activities;
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to graduate and intermediate engineers and designers;
- Liaise directly with clients, vendors, project managers, and site personnel to manage technical deliverables, resolve engineering queries, and support project execution;
- Support procurement, tender evaluations, construction activities, commissioning, and operational readiness as required.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Strong first-principles engineering capability across materials handling, bulk-solids flow, rotating equipment, fluid systems and fixed plant.
- Practical understanding of underground hard-rock operations and the constraints of confined, remote and high-risk environments.
- Able to identify technical risk, challenge assumptions constructively and develop fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Clear communicator with project teams, vendors, site personnel and clients.
- Organised and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality under programme pressure.
- Collaborative, accountable and committed to mentoring and knowledge transfer.
- Experience using Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) software for bulk material flow analysis, transfer chute optimisation, and materials handling troubleshooting would be highly regarded;
- Experience with engineering and modelling software including AutoCAD, Navisworks, Plant 3D, Revit, or equivalent platforms;
- Sound working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and mining legislation, including AS 4024, AS 1418, AS 4041, AS 4100, and WHS requirements. Equivalent international standards experience with demonstrated adaptability will also be considered.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary EPCM or consulting project environments;
- Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite and engineering document management systems.