Senior Mechanical Engineer – Project Delivery (Minerals Processing)

EMtek is a multidisciplinary engineering company built on strong values, ethics and expertise. We offer professional, technical and project management services across process, mechanical, piping, structural, civil, electrical, instrumentation, functional safety, process control, communications and software engineering. Our specialists in each field make us an all-in-one strategic partner.

With over 140 employees, EMtek operates from Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Ballarat. Our vision is to solve industry challenges through agile, intelligent solutions. We provide innovative engineering services across all project stages, from concept to operation.

Our minerals processing portfolio spans copper, gold, iron ore, lithium and base metals, with clients including FMG, BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Pilbara Minerals, Iluka, and Newmont.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and capable Senior or Lead Mechanical Engineer – Project Delivery to join our team. This is a hands-on senior role where you will take ownership of project delivery outcomes, work directly with major resources clients, and bring both technical rigour and coordination capability to a high-performing team. You will manage project activities end-to-end, lead technical inputs across disciplines, and be a key point of accountability for quality and client outcomes.

Position Overview

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of engineering projects from concept through to execution

• Manage project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting and progress tracking

• Coordinate inputs across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure quality and timely delivery

• Apply engineering expertise to resolve design issues, and provide technical direction to project teams

• Prepare and review technical documentation, scopes of work, reports and project deliverables

• Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain effective communication throughout project delivery

• Monitor project risks, actions and priorities, and contribute to mitigation strategies

• Support procurement, contractor coordination and construction/implementation activities where required

• Ensure work is completed in accordance with relevant standards, client requirements and internal quality procedures

• Contribute to continuous improvement and the delivery of practical, cost-effective engineering solutions

About You

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, with a minimum of 8-10 years’ experience

• Demonstrated experience in engineering design and project delivery within the minerals processing field

• Capacity and interest to undertake short-term site-based assignments in support of project delivery (typically infrequent)

• Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams

• Sound technical understanding and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple deliverables

• Experience with project documentation, scheduling, reporting and stakeholder coordination

• Commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused approach

• Commitment to safety, quality and client service

• Registered or working toward CPEng status (desirable)

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Long-term stability with a variety of projects to sink your teeth into over the years

• Work with a multidisciplinary engineering teams across a diverse range of projects and industries

• Opportunity to contribute across all project stages, from concept through to implementation and operations

• Exposure to innovative engineering solutions and modern project delivery practices

• Career development within a growing engineering business

• Friendly, down-to-earth and supportive team

• Competitive remuneration package and flexible working arrangements

Apply

If you’re interested in learning more, please apply now and we’ll be in touch to discuss the company, the position, remuneration and the team in more detail.
  
All applications and conversations will be treated with the strictest confidence. 

No agency referrals will be accepted.
  
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Human Resources via email at hr•@emtek.com.au.