Lead Mechanical Engineer - Mining & Metals Requisition ID: 279511 Relocation Authorized: None Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Perth, WA Job Summary: As Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will supervise a team of Mechanical personnel, estimate project staffing needs, and schedule and assign work. You will prepare discipline estimates and work plans and review and approve mechanical investigations and studies. Your leadership will drive high quality work plans, successful implementation of mechanical components, team support and training, and project performance.
Major Responsibilities: Plans, develops, directs, and participates in the day-to-day mechanical engineering activity on small to medium sized projects or a portion of a major project with minimal to moderate complexity within a global business unit utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs). Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of personnel assigned, estimates staffing needs and schedules and assigns work accordingly. Provides the technical input to meet procurement requirements. Prepares or oversees the preparation of mechanical discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly. Reviews and makes recommendations of the mechanical engineering aspects of bid evaluations and awards for approval by project engineering. When directed, coordinates with client representatives to obtain their approval of mechanical engineering aspects of the work. Reviews and approves key calculations, licensing evaluations, design documents, supplier drawings and data, material specifications, drawings, and change orders, for the project to which assigned. Ensures that assigned mechanical engineering personnel receive appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development. Assists in the preparation and reviews of project procedures and cost estimates for proposals, forecasts, and change orders. Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills: Experience in materials handling systems including crushing, screening, conveyors, transfers and pump stations is essential. Experience in Iron Ore and hard rock systems is preferred. Knowledge of systems, calculations, equipment, applications of methods, materials, and computers in the discipline, and of engineering work planning and control methods. Knowledge of precedents in the discipline and of principles and practices of related disciplines. Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved. Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards, and design and/or layout criteria pertinent to the particular discipline. Knowledge of application and coordination of 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools on a project. Skill in oral and written communication. Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.
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