Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Work with leaders in your field
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Be a part of a growing team
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Glencore Technology
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. GT1600
Glencore Technology delivers world leading mineral processing, leaching, refining and smelting technologies to clients throughout the world. Our technologies include IsaMills™, Jameson Cells, ISASMELT™, Albion, HyperSparge™, and ISAKIDD Technology. We combine great technology with a small dynamic team. We deliver technology solutions and complete package solutions, combining process design, engineering design, and training, commissioning, and ongoing relationships with clients.
Glencore Technology is advertising for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (RPEQ) role in the Engineering team. This is a rare opportunity to coordinate a small team introducing industry-changing technology. The role requires good interpersonal skills to communicate technical and commercial issues with clients, with the passion and tenacity to make a difference in the industry. This permanent position reports directly to the Principal Mechanical Engineer.
You will be responsible for:
- Coordinating and mentoring a small team of engineers and draughtsmen working on multiple projects
- Completing the plant/equipment design required for multiple projects
- Development of project scopes, specifications, plant designs, detailed layouts, equipment design, procurement and commissioning plans
- Developing project estimates and budgets
- Ensuring designs are properly optimised and all proposal cost estimates and associated inputs are accurate and competitively priced while maintaining technical integrity
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for alternative solutions, design innovation and improvements
- Dealings with various vendors, suppliers and fabricators to cover aspects of quality assurance and factory testing requirements
- Overseas travel may be required.
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Tertiary qualification/s in Mechanical Engineering
- A minimum of 8 years relevant Australian post-grad experience
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) status
- Excellent analytical skills, computer literacy and proficiency in both verbal and written communication
- The ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required
- Plant design experience, including hydromet experience, would be advantageous
Why you should choose us:
- External Education Assistance Program
- GT’s Cultural Program (2-day, Glencore Technology only, course that aims to share our culture as quickly as possible and focuses on promoting effective communication)
- Health providers offering corporate discounts
- Glencore Rewards Program (discounts at many popular stores including Woolworths)
- Hybrid working arrangements
Applications close: 8am Monday 11th May 2026