Senior Mechanical Engineer – Perth (12-Month Contract)
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a Perth-based secondment on a major underground gold mining project. This office-based role offers direct exposure to the client's project team, focusing on a new refrigeration package for underground mine shaft conditioning.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as project/package engineer for the refrigeration system
* Liaise with vendors and maintain budget & schedule control
* Conduct tender evaluation and review technical documentation
* Consolidate technical comments and manage changes
* Contribute to Definitive Feasibility Study, including capital estimates and schedules
Candidate Requirements:
* Recognized degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Eligible for Engineers Australia membership
* Minimum 10 years' mechanical engineering experience
* Experience in underground mining projects
* Experience with refrigeration systems
* Proven track record as a package/project engineer and managing engineering service providers
Details:
* Perth-based, office role
* 12-month contract
* Competitive rate: $115–$125/hr
* Excellent exposure to client-side decision-making, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams
Start: ASAP