Mechanical Project Engineer/Project Manager

• Support the Senior Project Manager and/or Engineering Team Leader to ensure the effective delivery of the project, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the project and client liaison and supervision of other staff on the project.

We are working with a global industrial manufacturing business which operate in 18 countries and employ over 16,000 people worldwide.  They are now looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer/Manager to join their capex team working on exciting projects.

The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplined team, with proven experience also performing project manager duties leading a team.
 
Role Detail

• Support the Senior Project Manager and/or Engineering Team Leader to ensure the effective delivery of the project, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the project and client liaison and supervision of other staff on the project.

 
Project Details

• Process line equipment upgrades including mechanical and structural elements
• Applicant may be required to work across multiple projects
• Projects will include aspects of piping design, fluid flow / fluid mechanics and instrumentation (hydraulics, compressed air, water), and design of basic structural components (tanks, basic equipment support structures)
• Projects may also have cross discipline functionality, and the applicant would be required to work closely with other engineering disciplines

  
Tasks

• Development and management of safety systems and controls through design, Installation and Commissioning of equipment.
• Development and review of mechanical designs working closely with Mechanical Design Draftsperson.
• Undertaking of engineering analysis and preparation of engineering calculations (Piping and flow systems, basic structural analysis).
• Detailed review of engineering drawings including equipment layouts, detailed manufacturing drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams, and schematics.
• Undertake design and constructability reviews in conjunction with specialists / contractors.
• Involvement in Hazard and Risk analysis activities
• Preparation of work scopes and tender documents.
• Procurement of Equipment and contract management.
• Control of engineering package budget and schedule
• Implementation, review and sign off QA activities associated with the purchase and installation of equipment
• Management and supervision of onsite contractors
• Development of plans for commissioning of equipment and process systems.
• Involvement in commissioning of equipment and process systems.

  
Engineering Experience & Skills

• Mechanical engineering background with an associated degree in engineering.
• Design process and design management skills with a proven systematic approach to ensure the design output meets the stakeholder requirement
• Experience with using AutoCAD and 3D modelling programs will be advantageous
• Experience in the following design applications will be advantageous:
  1. Pressure Piping (AS4041)
  2. Basic structural design of components eg pressure vessels, platforms, support stands.
  3. Experience in heavy lifting of equipment both design and execution
• Heavy Industry or Manufacturing (or similar) site experience (safety systems, safe system of work documentation, contractor supervision etc).
• Good communication and organisation skills to interface with a multi-disciplined team and stakeholders at the design stage and contractors at the installation phase.

  
Project Management Experience & Skills

• Previous Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer experience.
• Project Time Management – understanding project scheduling, working with key milestones and influences impacting on the project lifecycle.
• Project Cost Management – understand and take responsibility for the overall cost management process with regard to budgets, cost reports and cost planning.
• Understanding of project quality management.
• Project Design Management – understanding of the design process on their job, including the nature and role of design documentation, the roles of the different consultants and contractors and the authority approval process.
• Project Risk Management – an ability to understand and identify project risks, finalise the risk management plan, manage specific risk issues and prepare a Risk Management Plan.
• Project Contract Management – an ability to understand contractual principles available to manage the project risks to suit the client’s objectives plus engaging consultants and contractors.
• Financial – an understanding of the more complex financial objectives of the project and the financial arrangements between the company and contractors / suppliers.
• Client Management – create a positive client impression/rapport and produce positive feedback from clients.
• Leadership - an ability to take control of every-day responsibilities, organising and guiding others

  
  
Engineering Registration Requirements

• The Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019(the Act) commenced on 1 July 2021.
• The Act requires you to be registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA)to provide professional engineering services in a prescribed area of engineering in Victoria, or from a location outside Victoria, if the services are intended for Victoria.
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• It is a strongly preferred that candidates are currently registered to provide professional engineering services in Victoria.
• If candidates are not currently registered, they must be eligible for registration and commit to commencing the assessment and registration process on appointment.

  
Timeframes

• Duration of 12 months initially with potential to extend based on performance and workload.