Project Overview
Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium, and Rare Earths markets. The M&M Global Business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India, and other project locations around the world. The Project is a greenfield mining, process, material handling project with a focus on sustaining production, minimising environmental impacts, strengthening long-term relationships with neighbouring communities, and fostering local economic development.
Job Summary
In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project's mechanical aspects where you will lead a mechanical team in the design, development, modification, and evaluation of mechanical systems, components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project's mechanical aspects are met. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project.
Major Responsibilities
Plans and conducts independent mechanical work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of mechanical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on a medium-size project or assignment in support of a global business unit.
Leads the design, development, modification and evaluation of mechanical components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management.
Develops conceptual designs for mechanical engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements.
Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs and schedules.
Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting.
Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data.
Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and ***** years of relevant experience or ***** years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of systems, calculations, equipment, applications of methods and materials in the mechanical discipline, and of engineering work planning and control methods.
Knowledge of precedents in the mechanical discipline and of principles, practices, and interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved.Broad knowledge of industry / regulatory codes and standards (Australia) and design and/or layout criteria.
Knowledge of the application and coordination of 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools on a project.
Experience leading teams of mechanical engineers and designers providing technical aspects and support of supply chain lifecycle for a large number of equipment packages and/or contracts on a single project.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Holds Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) accreditation in Mechanical discipline.
Experience with the detailed design of Copper Concentrator projects, including the specification and design of various mechanical equipment types within.
Extensive experience with slurry pumping and slurry piping system design.
Total Rewards / Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including career advancement programs, culture enhancement initiatives, and time to recharge.
Diversity
As a global company, Bechtel has a vibrant mix of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity makes us a more effective problem solver and creates an inclusive environment where every colleague feels they belong, is respected and rewarded, and is treated equitably.
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