Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Location
Pinjarra, Western Australia
Category
Engineering
Salary
$110.00 - $130.00 Hourly
Posted
14-Apr-2026
Work type
Contract
Contact
Amanda Turner
Reference
185668
Senior Mechanical Engineer

Project: Huntly Water Supply Project

Role Purpose An excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to take a key technical leadership role on a significant water supply infrastructure project in Western Australia.

You will provide mechanical engineering leadership, technical assurance, and design oversight across water treatment and water reticulation systems, supporting delivery from options analysis through to detailed design and execution. Working closely with the Project Engineering Manager and engineering service providers, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring safe, operable, and high‑quality engineering outcomes.

Contract & Location
  • Rate:$110 – $130 per hour + super
  • Contract: 12 months | 40 hours per week
  • Location: Booragoon‑based
  • Site Travel: 1–2 days per week to Pinjarra Refinery or Huntly Mine Site
  • Work from Home: Typically 1 day per week
Who Are We?
Chandler Macleod is a leading workforce solutions provider, partnering with major mining and heavy industry organisations across Australia to deliver high calibre technical specialists and program leaders. # wegetpeople


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide senior mechanical engineering leadership and technical assurance
  • Undertake mechanical design review and oversight across project deliverables
  • Coordinate with engineering service providers to ensure compliant design outcomes
  • Contribute mechanical input to options analysis and detailed design
  • Support cross‑discipline integration with civil, electrical, and process teams
  • Support the Project Engineering Manager on technical and delivery matters
Key Requirements
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Washington Accord recognised)
  • 7+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering roles
  • Strong background in engineering design and design management
  • Experience in mining, alumina, or mineral processing environments
  • Excellent technical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Must be residing in / and have full work rights to work in Australia
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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