Principal Mechanical Engineer

With offices in Australia, Africa, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Minerals team in Brisbane. 

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering the Principal Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for proficiently managing the coordination and production of design outputs that are fit for purpose and in alignment with Project and Study requirements. 

The tasks you'll perform

• Interdiscipline co-ordination of technical aspects of the project design.
• Conduct timely reviews of Project mechanical drawings to achieve full compliance with design intent.
• Approve, guide and review engineering designs, including calculations & design development.
• Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines.
• Liaise with and provide professional support to drafting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables.
• Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate engineering lists including but not limited to: equipment, lubrication, spares, valves, pipe line, and special items.
• Maximise the productivity and efficiency of the discipline by planning, scheduling and the appropriate allocation of resources to ensure deliverables are met.
• Contribute to engineers-in-training professional development by providing consistent mentoring and identify avenues of development.
• Develop and contribute to the delivery of improvement initiatives which support business priorities for continuous improvement.

The expertise you'll bring

•  University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years post graduate experience in mineral processing or related industries. Experience in gold, base metals or lithium will be considered favourably.
• CP Eng and RPEQ qualifications (preferred).
• Ability to effectively manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficient understanding of business acumen with the ability to adapt to different business environments.
•  Intuitive leader with the ability to initiate, lead and manage change in a complex environment.
• High attention to detail and exceptional knowledge of process optimisation.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high quality service to clients within budget and time constraints.
• Willing to travel outside Australia on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and its operations. 

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we :

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provide access to a benefits, rewards and recognition platform that also offers great discounts to hundreds of retailers in Australia.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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