Senior Mechanical Engineer (CI)

Job Description

Work for a global high-end design house and technical consulting firm solving complex real-world problems.

We Design. We Guide. We Protect. We Sustain. We Train. We Transform

Learn more about your next company - (Welcome to BMT)

BMT is a leading international design, engineering, science, and risk management consultancy with a reputation for excellence. We're driven by a belief that things can always be better, safer, greener, and more efficient. We provide our customers with the capability, capacity, and confidence to enable them to make the right decisions at the right time by drawing upon the expertise of over 1,300 professionals located in UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Australia Pacific, and the Americas.

Your next exciting job opportunity –

Are you a seasoned Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for driving impactful solutions within the critical infrastructure landscape? We are seeking a proficient and experienced individual to join our Critical Infrastructure team in Victoria. This person can be based in Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in spearheading engineering projects, utilising your expertise to create innovative solutions that influence the infrastructure and energy sectors across the Asia-Pacific region.

If you are seeking an opportunity to lead transformative projects, influence critical infrastructure development, and collaborate within a dynamic team environment, we encourage you to apply and be part of our pioneering efforts in Melbourne's Critical Infrastructure team.

In this role you will be able to:

• Conduct stress analysis of machines, machine components, and structures using advanced techniques such as SpaceGass, finite element modeling, and computational fluid dynamics.
• Innovate and develop client-centric solutions that significantly impact the infrastructure and energy sectors in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Collaborate seamlessly within the BMT APAC team, leveraging technical expertise to successfully execute multifaceted projects.
• Lead the design of new port facilities catering to bulk commodity product handling.
• Oversee the design of port bulk materials handling equipment, including shiploaders, ship-unloaders, container cranes, conveying systems, transshipment systems, and bulk storage systems.
• Drive initiatives concerning mining equipment such as conveying systems, stackers, reclaimers, and bucket wheel excavators.
• Contribute expertise in designing equipment across heavy engineering sectors like energy, defence, rail, shipping, and transport.
• Demonstrate proficiency in renewable energy technology within project frameworks.
• Efficiently project manage various endeavors, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, cost, and quality benchmarks.
• Uphold stringent adherence to quality, safety, and environmental standards in all project undertakings.
• Actively engage with clients, fostering relationships, and driving business development initiatives.

Relevant Education, Experience, and Skills:

Essential:

• A degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, or higher qualifications.
• 7 to 10 years of hands-on experience in heavy industry settings.
• Proficiency in computational stress analysis using software packages like ANSYS, SpaceGass, and/or SolidWorks.
• Current RPEV (Mechanical), or ability to obtain one.
• In-depth familiarity with local and international design codes governing equipment (e.g., AS4324.1, AS1418, ISO 5049 & FEMII).
• Practical on-site knowledge of maintenance and operational issues.
• Flexibility for short-term interstate and overseas travel.
• Strong analytical, design, and investigative skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and people management abilities.
• Demonstrated aptitude in building rapport with both team members and clients.
• Robust commercial and financial acumen.

Desirable:

• Experience in design software such as SpaceGass, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Ansys.
• Proficiency in plant and structural compliance inspections, condition assessments, troubleshooting on-site, life extension studies, mechanical design, and stress analysis.
• Expertise in fields including the design of port facilities, port bulk materials handling equipment, mining equipment, heavy engineering, and renewables technology.

Our Benefits -

Our employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive. We value your contribution by offering the following benefits –

• Competitive salary offering
• A performance-related bonus scheme based on personal, and company performance.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), comprising confidential health, legal and financial advice on a 24/7 basis.
• Learning and Development opportunities to support you in achieving your business and personal objectives and releasing your full potential.
• We are passionate about driving culture to embed sustainability into the core of our business.
• We are a workplace that values diversity and individual talents.

BMT genuinely believe everyone performs at their best when they have the flexibility to make working for BMT work best for you! we are interested in speaking to skilled talent with ADF capabilities regardless of where your located within Australia, we have offices located in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth and offer flexible work arrangements including work from home and hybrid.

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