Mincore is a specialist engineering consultancy delivering studies, engineering, procurement, EPCM and project delivery services across the mining, mineral processing, critical minerals and heavy industry sectors throughout Australia and internationally.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, we are seeking an experienced Senior Piping Engineer to join our Melbourne office.

About Mincore

Mincore is a specialist engineering consultancy delivering studies, engineering, procurement, EPCM and project delivery services across the mining, mineral processing, critical minerals and heavy industry sectors throughout Australia and internationally.

Due to continued growth and a solid pipeline of projects, we are seeking an experienced Senior Piping Engineer to join our Melbourne office.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Senior Piping Engineer with proven EPCM consulting experience in mining and mineral processing projects.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will lead piping engineering activities across studies, FEED, detailed design and project delivery. This is a technical role suited to an engineer who enjoys remaining actively involved in design while mentoring junior engineers and delivering practical, high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Engineering Manager or Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

- Lead piping engineering design for mining and mineral processing projects.

- Develop and review piping specifications, datasheets, line lists, material take-offs, calculations and technical reports.

- Design and coordinate process piping systems including slurry, process water, reagent, compressed air and utility services.

- Develop piping layouts, equipment interfaces and plant design solutions.





- Participate in 3D model reviews using Bentley OpenPlant and AutoCAD .

- Review vendor documentation and provide technical input into equipment procurement and technical bid evaluations.

- Coordinate closely with Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural and Electrical & Instrumentation disciplines.

- Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, constructability reviews and risk assessments.

- Provide engineering support during procurement, construction and commissioning.

- Mentor junior engineers and review engineering deliverables.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors and project stakeholders.

- Ensure designs comply with Australian Standards, ASME codes, client specifications and project requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

- 8+ years' experience as a Piping Engineer within mining, mineral processing or EPCM consulting.

- Strong experience delivering studies, FEED, detailed design and EPCM projects.

- Excellent knowledge of process plant piping systems, piping materials, valves, pipe supports and plant layout.

- Experience with slurry piping, pressure piping and process piping systems.

- Sound knowledge of ASME B31.3 , AS 4041 and relevant Australian Standards.

- Experience using Bentley OpenPlant and AutoCAD .

- Solid multidisciplinary coordination and communication skills.

- A practical, hands-on and solutions-focused approach to engineering.

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following will be highly regarded:

- Gold processing plants (CIL/CIP)

- Copper, lithium, rare earths, iron ore and other critical minerals

- Crushing, screening and materials handling plants

- Hydrometallurgical and concentrator projects

- Brownfield and greenfield developments

- Site construction, commissioning and operational support

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📌 Piping Engineer- Mining & Mineral Processing (EPCM) (Melbourne)
🏢 Mincore
📍 Melbourne