Australia, Perth
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: September 11, 2025

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Introduction

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to bring major projects to life - from early concepts to final commissioning. If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with top talent, and seeing your designs make a real-world impact.

What are you going to do 

You will report to the Manager Engineering and be offered the following opportunities:
  • Be part of a high-performance team with a strong values-based culture.
  • Enjoy longevity working on a portfolio of major studies and projects.
  • Deliver on multi-billion dollars studies and projects across multiple assets.
  • Experience all phases of a project from scoping study, prefeasibility, feasibility to execution,
  • Mechanical discipline responsibility on a study/project under the direction of a project lead.
You will be responsible to:
  • Ensure the mechanical design complies with the relevant regulations and codes, Fortescue's Values, standards, procedures, processes and specifications, and industry best practice.
  • Develop mechanical calculations, equipment selection, datasheets, equipment list, piping list, utility consumption list, lubrication schedule, tie-ins schedule, capital spare schedule, bills of materials, and all mechanical engineering deliverables.
  • Support designers and review 3D model, plot plan, layout drawings, general arrangements, plan and profile, design drawings, liner drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction drawings.
  • Manage equipment packages including equipment specifications, requisition packages, technical clarifications, bid tabulation / evaluation / recommendation, review vendor data, resolve technical queries, participate in inspection and factory acceptance test.
  • Constribute in project reviews, including design reviews, functional safety reviews, risk reviews, cost estimate and schedule review, and other relevant technical reviews.
  • Deliver all mechanical discipline scope and deliverables within the allocated budget and schedule.
  • Collaborate with the other disciplines and functions for scope development, squad checks, and provide general support to the project under the direction of the project lead.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • Extensive experience as a mechanical engineer in the mining or heavy industry.
  • Experience in concept design, FEED, and detail design is required. Experience in construction, commissioning, operations, or maintenance is a plus.
  • Experience in Dry and Wet process plants, slurry pumping and piping systems, and materials handling systems is highly regarded.
  • Ability to perform detailed calculations to specify and size material handling and minerals processing equipment such as; conveyors, feeders, bins, pumps or piping etc.
  • FEA and Solids Modelling skills are a plus. Experience in overland conveyor design and chute design using DEM is highly regarded.
  • Strong teamwork, people skills, and working effectively in multi-disciplines environment.
  • Committed, motivated, flexible, agile, and adaptable to changing project requirements and timelines.

What we offer 

  • Opportunity to work with an industry leader
  • Permanent position based in Darwin
  • Attractive remuneration package
  • Salary sacrificing
  • 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.

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