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MECHANICAL ENGINEER

We currently have an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer in Alice Springs, NT Australia. If you are looking for a relaxed, community focused lifestyle, work/life balance, a Company that invests in maintaining and developing you and your career, and to work with an exceptional group of friendly, talented people we encourage you to join our team.

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the independent selection, evaluation, and application of relevant engineering knowledge, techniques and procedures in support of the safe and effective operation, maintenance and management of facility assets, infrastructure and systems.

PLEASE NOTE : THIS POSITION IS BASED IN ALICE SPRINGS AND RELOCATION WOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Responsibilities Include (however not limited to):

- Perform technical studies, analyses, investigations and consultations.

- Identify, define and develop detailed requirements for facility infrastructure, equipment and system modification, replacement, upgrade and/or recapitalisation.

- Design and/or develop solutions for a variety of technical problems of moderate to extreme scope and complexity across the mechanical engineering discipline.

- Review and provide technical advice on proposed changes to facility infrastructure and system changes, from general concepts through to detailed IFC designs.





- Perform engineering calculations in support of facility infrastructure operation and design.

- Provide technical recommendations, input, direction and advice on facilities system, infrastructure and equipment reliability, operation, maintenance, life-cycle management and costing.

- Development of ROM costing estimates in support of facility infrastructure, equipment and system modification, upgrade, replacement and/or recapitalisation.

- Evaluate operational systems, equipment, processes and infrastructure in support of general and targeted optimisation and improvement initiatives.

- Ensure, promote, and maintain health and safety practices/compliance’s at site and within the workplace.

About You

- Mechanical Engineering or other relevant or related discipline

- PE/CPEng certification

- Familiarity with HVAC and hydronic systems, data centre cooling systems, building management and control systems.

- Minimum one year of experience with building management and control systems, building management and control systems and facilities operation and maintenance required.

- Experience with project management and leadership (highly desirable).

- Robust written and verbal communication with a high level of attention to detail

- Valid Driver’s License





- A willingness to partake in Pre-Employment Medical, D&A; Screen and Background checks.

What We Offer

- Territory Allowance

- Free access to 24-hour gym

- EAP Services - which includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services.

- Numerous salary sacrifice options, including rent, mortgage, and novated leasing

- Training and development to help you build specialist skills

- Competitive salary + work life balance

- Discounts at most Alice Springs retail outlets.

- Education Assistance via Amentum Corporate Policy

Relocating to Alice Springs offers a lifestyle that’s hard to match:

- Short commutes and a calmer pace of life

- A strong, welcoming community culture

- Access to incredible national parks, hiking trails, and outdoor adventure

- A setting that allows you to focus on your career while still enjoying your downtime

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance applicable to each role. Australian candidates will need to be eligible of achieving the appropriate level of security clearance. US candidates will need to be eligible for Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance

Our culture is one of inclusivity, where everyone is valued, and all voices are heard. We actively seek to create a workplace where employee engagement thrives, and where every individual feels empowered to contribute their unique talents to our shared mission.

Amentum reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date

📌 Mechanical Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 Amentum
📍 Adelaide