Senior Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Airswift scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job reference
1282121
Location
West Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Sector
Process
Function
Project Management
Employment type
Contract
Date published
October 21, 2026
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Perth, WA | Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an established engineering team delivering projects across the mineral processing sector.
This position will take ownership of complex mechanical engineering scopes across projects, studies and engineering packages. You will provide technical leadership, perform and review engineering calculations, select and specify mechanical equipment, and support projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and independently deliver mechanical engineering scopes throughout the project lifecycle.
Review Process Design Criteria, PFDs, mass balances and water balances and translate process requirements into mechanical equipment sizing and specifications.
Perform and review calculations including:
Pipe sizing and pressure loss
Pump selection and NPSH checks
Heat transfer
Pressure and vacuum design
Lead mechanical design activities and verify critical engineering calculations.
Select, size and specify mechanical equipment and systems.
Prepare and review datasheets, technical specifications, calculations, reports and drawings.
Conduct vendor technical evaluations and review vendor documentation.
Provide mechanical input into piping, structural, civil, electrical, instrumentation and process interfaces.
Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian, AS/NZS and international standards and codes.
Support equipment procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP and project risk assessments.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering team members.
Work closely with clients, project teams, suppliers and contractors.
Identify and manage technical, design and project delivery risks.
Skills & Experience
Minimum 10 years' technical and practical experience in the design and construction of mineral processing plants.
Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering design delivery.
Demonstrated experience independently delivering complex mechanical engineering scopes.
Strong experience in mechanical equipment selection, sizing, specification and technical evaluation.
Experience completing detailed mechanical engineering designs and calculations.
Experience preparing and reviewing mechanical drawings, datasheets, scopes, specifications and tender evaluations.
Strong knowledge of applicable Australian and international engineering standards and codes.
Vendor evaluation, procurement and equipment selection experience.
Experience supporting or leading fabrication, construction, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
Strong technical judgement, analytical and problem-solving capability.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of engineering outcome
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.
With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA). If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to [email protected] with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Kash at+61 08 6256 0338 for more information.
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