Who We Are
Mineral Technologies, a subsidiary of Downer, is renowned as the world’s most relied upon fine mineral processing solutions provider. For more than 80 years we have partnered with customers in mining operations to deliver innovative, cost-effective process solutions for a wide range of fine minerals.
Our teams help customers to produce quality mineral products that are used to manufacture everyday items including paint, ceramics, glass, steel making, sunscreen, cosmetics and much more. Recognised for our expertise, we employ a skilled and diverse workforce delivering metallurgical testing, equipment manufacturing and engineering solutions. Our teams are based in key mining regions across Australia, India, Africa, North and South America.
About the Role
The Mechanical Engineer will provide detailed engineering work to assist Project Leads, Lead engineers and the broader design teams by producing mechanical design deliverables to support the required project objectives. Responsible for detailed engineering design in accordance with relevant standards and design principles.
The successful incumbent can envision themselves attending to duties such as:
- Provide detailed engineering work to assist Project Leads, Lead engineers and the broader design teams by producing mechanical design deliverables to support the required project objectives. Responsible for detailed engineering design in accordance with relevant standards and design principles
- Prepare technical documentation, such as specifications, scopes of work and Material Take-Offs (MTOs) to support the mechanical design and delivery of projects
- Assist Lead engineers and discipline engineers in developing project specific engineering design deliverables
- Contribute to the development of technical design reports, and ensure project design deliverables meet customer requirements, minimum design standards and quality standards
- Assist project managers with all facets of project engineering activities from project cost control, project scheduling, specification, procurement, inspecting, expediting, construction and commissioning
About You
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 2–5 years' experience within mining, minerals processing, heavy industry or related sectors
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors and project teams
- Understanding of engineering safety systems and relevant legislation
- Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities is advantageous
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
What We Offer
- Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
- Access to Downer Group benefits
- Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
- Competitive remuneration package
- Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
- Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
- Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company
As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply.
To join the Mineral Technologies team please select “apply now” We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.
Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 2-5 years' experience within mining, minerals processing, heavy industry or related sectors
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors and project teams
- Understanding of engineering safety systems and relevant legislation
- Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
What We Do
Downer Group is a leading provider of integrated infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand, operating in sectors such as transport, utilities, facilities, and defense.
