At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and contribute to innovative mining projects from concept to execution.
- Company: Join WSP, a global leader in mining solutions with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, career development, and access to global experts.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a strong engineering culture await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining industry while shaping your unique career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years in mining or industrial projects.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Our Mining & Metals group is a leader in future-led end to end mining solutions and delivery of services to our clients. We specialise in delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions for the mining industry. Our team manages and executes large-scale capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety and leave a lasting positive legacy in the communities we engage with.
What you’ll do:
- This is an opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from studies and concept development through to detailed design, procurement, construction support and commissioning for Tier 1 mining clients.
- Working within our Mining & Metals team, you'll lead and contribute to a broad range of sustaining capital and brownfield projects across iron ore, gold, lithium, base metals and mineral processing operations.
- Delivering mechanical engineering packages across studies, design and project execution phases.
- Providing technical leadership and engineering expertise on multidisciplinary mining and processing projects.
- Developing engineering deliverables including reports, specifications, calculations and technical documentation.
- Collaborating closely with process, civil, structural, electrical and project delivery teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
- Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose outcomes.
- Supporting project planning, risk management, cost estimation and engineering governance activities.
- Contributing to the successful delivery of brownfield and sustaining capital projects within operating mining environments.
- Mentoring and supporting developing engineers while contributing to a strong engineering culture.
About you:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Ideally 8+ years' experience within mining, mineral processing or industrial projects.
- Strong consulting experience across studies, detailed design and project delivery.
- Experience delivering sustaining capital projects.
- Knowledge of pipelines, pumping systems, slurry handling and process plant infrastructure.
- Exposure to materials handling systems, process equipment and piping design.
- Strong understanding of procurement, vendor management and construction support activities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Chartered status or progress toward Chartership will be highly regarded.
Why WSP?
- A strong pipeline of sustaining capital and brownfield work across WA.
- Exposure to Tier 1 mining and mineral processing clients.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities to lead projects and mentor developing engineers.
- Access to technical specialists across our global network.
- Genuine career pathways and professional development opportunities.
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WSP is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and collaboration within the renewable energy sector. With a flexible hybrid working model and a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects while being part of a supportive team that values diverse perspectives. Join us to contribute to Australia's energy transition and enjoy a workplace that prioritises your professional development and work-life balance.
