Job Description
GEARS Mining is an Australian owned company and home of the record-breaking "World's Largest Mill Relining Machine". We provide specialist maintenance solutions and products to mine sites located across six continents.
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Due to continuous business growth and a newly release product range, GEARS Mining is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team for an immediate start. The position will work closely with other professionals such as fitters, machinists, boilermakers, electricians and field service technicians.
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In this role, you will manage assigned projects from start-to-finish, including design and documentation of equipment specifications. This coincides with testing proposed solutions for effectiveness, and presenting proposals to managers and clients. You will be expected to participate in a team to ensure that projects are completed on-time and within the allocated budget. At times you will also be required to travel to sites both nationally, and internationally, to oversee implementation.
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Responsibilities and Duties
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Interpret and monitor project scope requirements in order to assist in establishing design deliverables that align with specifications and standards
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Assist in the development of design drawings, reports and calculations
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Maintain all required project documentation and implement document control procedures
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Assist control systems engineers with programming and documentation requirements
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Assist estimating team in the development of tenders
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Assist other departments within the business who require engineering input
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Have an advanced understanding of Solidworks or similar CAD packages to draw or design GEARS Mining products
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Be able to work autonomously.
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To design concepts to be used for proposals to assist GEARS Mining obtain new projects
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Complete work in a protected manner following procedures and policies in place in all areas
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Ensure all customer requirements and requests are met in an appropriate and timely manner.
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Provide support and guidance to subcontractors during manufacturing periods
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Represent the company and conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times
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Identify and report on opportunities that may provide an improvement to the mine site shutdown process
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Provide continuous feedback to GEARS Mining in relation to manufacturing and design of our products
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Build positive work relationships whilst contributing to the team and show dedication to assisting other engineers in work and professional development
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Understand the company's goal and purpose in order to continue to enhance the company's performance
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Qualifications, Experience and Skills
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Bachelors of Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering accredited by the Washington Accord
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Membership to Engineer's Australia (or ability to obtain) as a Professional Engineer (MIEAust)
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Over 5 years' related work experience in an Australian Engineering company
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Experience in 3D modelling (preferably in Solidworks) with demonstrated experience with FEA and hydraulics would be highly regarded
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Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication, including creating and delivering presentations
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Advanced skills in critical software applications, such as Microsoft Office and Solidworks
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Expertise in data, problem analysis, creative problem solving, and design thinking
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Demonstrated understanding of engineering and design principles
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Demonstrated understanding of applicable standards and legislation
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Leadership experience will be highly regarded
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Ability to perform under pressure
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Willingness to work as directed
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
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RPEQ qualified or able to obtain will be highly regarded

📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Toowoomba)
🏢 GEARS Mining
📍 Toowoomba