Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kwinana Beach, Western Australia, Australia

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Job Reference 1247027

Location Kwinana Beach, Western Australia, Australia

Date Added August 8, 2024

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Perth, WA
The company: Global Professional Engineering Services Company
Benefits: Competitive salary
Indicative assignment length: up to 12 months (subject to agreement)

The company / project
Our client is a global professional services firm specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources, with headquarters in Australia. Our client is currently navigating the transition to more sustainable energy sources while supporting our clients in meeting the current demands for energy, chemicals, and resources.
Their approach involves partnering with their clients to deliver projects and create value throughout the lifecycle of their assets. They tackle complex challenges by developing integrated, data-centric solutions, from the initial phases of engineering and consulting to the final stages of installation and commissioning.
Join them to help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

The role
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Perth.
Key Responsibilities:

Provide engineering services that comply with client and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and review mechanical package deliverables, including datasheets, specifications, technical bid evaluations, drawings, calculations, and reports.
Coordinate interdisciplinary reviews of vendor data and drawings.
Manage and expedite vendor packages to meet project scope and schedule.
Liaise with vendors during technical bid evaluations and throughout the execution and delivery phases.
Ensure clarity of project scope and manage changes through established processes.
Participate in meetings and adhere to checking procedures.
Communicate effectively with the team, clients, and other stakeholders.
Evaluate vendor equipment supply proposals.
Maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Resolve discrepancies and develop innovative solutions as needed.

What you'll need to succeed

Technical Skills and Experience:
- Excellent technical and practical engineering skills, consistently delivering quality, accurate, and timely work.
- Experience in equipment package management, document review, and consolidation.
- Familiarity with national and international equipment design standards, such as ASME, API, and Australian Standards.
- Knowledge of refinery equipment material requirements and considerations to avoid common failure mechanisms with items such as Hydrogen, H2S, etc.
- Understanding of piping, pipe supports, and their interfaces with mechanical equipment.
- Expertise in Brownfields and Greenfields engineering, equipment layout, and interpreting mechanical, piping, and P&ID drawings.
- Knowledge of local and international standards, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven track record of delivering multiple mechanical packages on major projects within the hydrocarbon or renewable energy industries.
- Proficiency in relevant software, including MS Office Suite, Navisworks, and Bluebeam/Adobe Suite.
Interpersonal and Management Skills:
- Highly effective team, interpersonal, and mentoring skills, with strong personal management abilities to manage time and priorities effectively.
- Proactive, goal-oriented, and detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to manage change in work tasks and the work environment, assisting others with adaptation.
- Integrity and reliability, consistently honouring commitments.
- Ability to identify issues, problems, and opportunities, make timely resolutions, develop innovative solutions, and seek assistance when necessary.
Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey information and ideas to individuals and groups, and make presentations when required.
Professional Experience:
- Previous experience on mid-size to major projects, through all phases, including execution.
- Technical and practical experience in Mechanical/Piping disciplines and package management.
Education and Qualifications:
- Recognized engineering degree in the relevant discipline.
- Preferred Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status with extensive relevant experience.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
(Australian Citizen, PR holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)

What's on offer

Flexible work arrangements (depending on assignment and location)
Access to a global online learning platform.
Competitive compensation and employee benefits.
Varied and challenging role.
Opportunities for career development beyond this role.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career: faris.farid@airswift.com or +61892114805.

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider. With 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, Airswift's geographical reach, experience and expertise across the energy, mining, infrastructure and technology sectors is unparalleled.

By joining Airswift's community you gain exclusive access to our candidate portal 'Airswift Digital'. Frist release features include early notification of upcoming assignments via automated matching, access to our digital timesheet portal and exclusive access to content designed to support you career development.

At Airswift, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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