We are working with a global industrial manufacturing business which operate in 18 countries and employ over 16,000 people worldwide. They are now looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer/Manager to join their capex team working on exciting projects.

The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplined team, with proven experience also performing project manager duties leading a team.

Role Detail

- Support the Senior Project Manager and/or Engineering Team Leader to ensure the effective delivery of the project, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the project and client liaison and supervision of other staff on the project.

Project Details

- Process line equipment upgrades including mechanical and structural elements
- Applicant may be required to work across multiple projects
- Projects will include aspects of piping design, fluid flow / fluid mechanics and instrumentation (hydraulics, compressed air, water), and design of basic structural components (tanks, basic equipment support structures)
- Projects may also have cross discipline functionality, and the applicant would be required to work closely with other engineering disciplines

Tasks

- Development and management of safety systems and controls through design, Installation and Commissioning of equipment.
- Development and review of mechanical designs working closely with Mechanical Design Draftsperson.
- Undertaking of engineering analysis and preparation of engineering calculations (Piping and flow systems, basic structural analysis).
- Detailed review of engineering drawings including equipment layouts, detailed manufacturing drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams, and schematics.
- Undertake design and constructability reviews in conjunction with specialists / contractors.
- Involvement in Hazard and Risk analysis activities
- Preparation of work scopes and tender documents.
- Procurement of Equipment and contract management.
- Control of engineering package budget and schedule
- Implementation,



review and sign off QA activities associated with the purchase and installation of equipment
- Management and supervision of onsite contractors
- Development of plans for commissioning of equipment and process systems.
- Involvement in commissioning of equipment and process systems.

Engineering Experience & Skills

- Mechanical engineering background with an associated degree in engineering.
- Design process and design management skills with a proven systematic approach to ensure the design output meets the stakeholder requirement
- Experience with using AutoCAD and 3D modelling programs will be advantageous
- Experience in the following design applications will be advantageous:
1. Pressure Piping (AS4041)
2. Basic structural design of components eg pressure vessels, platforms, support stands.
3. Experience in heavy lifting of equipment both design and execution

- Heavy Industry or Manufacturing (or similar) site experience (safety systems, safe system of work documentation, contractor supervision etc).
- Good communication and organisation skills to interface with a multi-disciplined team and stakeholders at the design stage and contractors at the installation phase.

Project Management Experience & Skills

- Previous Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer experience.
- Project Time Management – understanding project scheduling, working with key milestones and influences impacting on the project lifecycle.
- Project Cost Management – understand and take responsibility for the overall cost management process with regard to budgets, cost reports and cost planning.




- Understanding of project quality management.
- Project Design Management – understanding of the design process on their job, including the nature and role of design documentation, the roles of the different consultants and contractors and the authority approval process.
- Project Risk Management – an ability to understand and identify project risks, finalise the risk management plan, manage specific risk issues and prepare a Risk Management Plan.
- Project Contract Management – an ability to understand contractual principles available to manage the project risks to suit the client’s objectives plus engaging consultants and contractors.
- Financial – an understanding of the more complex financial objectives of the project and the financial arrangements between the company and contractors / suppliers.
- Client Management – create a positive client impression/rapport and produce positive feedback from clients.
- Leadership - an ability to take control of every-day responsibilities, organising and guiding others

Engineering Registration Requirements

- The Skilled Engineers Registration Act 2019(the Act) commenced on 1 July 2021.
- The Act requires you to be registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA)to provide professional engineering services in a prescribed area of engineering in Victoria, or from a location outside Victoria, if the services are intended for Victoria.
- See https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/professional-engineers for further details.
- It is a strongly preferred that candidates are currently registered to provide professional engineering services in Victoria.
- If candidates are not currently registered, they must be eligible for registration and commit to commencing the assessment and registration process on appointment.

Timeframes

- Duration of 12 months initially with potential to extend based on performance and workload.

📌 Mechanical Project Engineer/Project Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Atlas Recruitment
📍 Melbourne