Senior Mechanical/SMP Designer

Role Overview

Seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer for a contract opportunity supporting mining and bulk materials handling projects.

Location: Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on designer experienced in conveyors, transfer chutes and large-scale BMH infrastructure, with the ability to independently own design packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D mechanical designs and models.
• Produce GA, fabrication/detail and equipment layout drawings.
• Design conveyors, including overland conveyors, transfer chutes, surge bins and crushing stations.
• Develop modularised BMH designs where required.
• Detail structural steelwork, platforms, walkways and supports.
• Coordinate designs across mechanical, structural, civil, electrical and process disciplines.
• Review drawings and manage design deliverables.

Key Requirements

• Mining, resources or heavy industry design experience.
• Strong bulk materials handling experience, particularly conveyors and transfer chutes.
• Greenfield and/or brownfield mining project experience highly regarded.
• Strong 3D modelling and detailed drawing capability.
• Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation; ProStructures/ProSteel highly regarded.
• AutoCAD Mechanical or Plant 3D experience advantageous.
• Experience with structural steelwork and Australian standards.
• Experience with 3D point cloud scans and drawing/document control systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple deliverables.

Benefits

• Contract opportunity with a strong project pipeline.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to major mining and resources projects.
• Supportive, collaborative environment.

Please Note: Applicants must hold at least Australian Permanent Residency.

This role is not open to overseas applicants, visa sponsorship, or remote work.

Confidential Chat

📞 0485 988 800
📩 aldwin@runtimerec.com