Lead Mechanical Engineer
Vacancy Number: CR-257228
Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 86 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: 19 July 2025
Introduction
Brunel is partnering with a Tier 1 mining client to source a highly experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer for a site-based role supporting the delivery of fixed plant infrastructure on a major resources project in Western Australia.
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing mechanical installation, testing, quality assurance, and commissioning. You'll play a critical role in ensuring all systems are delivered safely, to spec, and ready for operational handover.
What are you going to do
- Lead all mechanical works across fixed plant construction and commissioning phases
- Oversee installation and mechanical completion of crushers, conveyors, mills, pumps, and other infrastructure
- Manage inspections, punchlisting, QA/QC, and system handover to operations
- Interface with construction, commissioning, operations, and vendor teams to resolve technical issues
- Ensure safety, compliance, and engineering standards are maintained at all stages of delivery
- Contribute to planning and support startup of mechanical systems
Essential skills and knowledge
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
- Considerable experience in mining, heavy industry, or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Proven site-based experience during opersations.
- Knowledge of iron ore process infrastructure including conveyors, crushers, mills, etc
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- FIFO roster experience in remote locations
What we offer
- Excellent day rate!
- Salary sacrificing options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Charlotte: c.bates@brunel.net | 08 9429 5616
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Application process
First Contact
We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.
Scheduling an Interview
After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.
Phone/ Qualification Interview
During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.
Meeting in Real Life
After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.
Application for the Position
Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.
Do you have questions?
CB
Charlotte Bates