We are seeking a Dewatering design engineer for a Perth based role for an Owner's team Vacancy. The Dewatering design engineer will be responsible for delivering detailed design deliverables associated with water infrastructure projects across mine sites. The design engineer will take the lead role in ensuring that projects are designed according to the relevant Australian and standards in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Key accountabilities will include:
- Hydraulic modelling of pipelines, borefields, pump stations, ponds, tanks etc.
- Preparation and compilation of technical deliverables in a work package consisting of
construction drawings, quantity estimate, scope definition and liaising with key
stakeholders.
- Facilitate project design reviews including field inspection, stakeholder requirements and
conformity to basis of design criteria.
- Develop final engineering deliverables including but not limited to pipeline schematics, GA's, P&ID's and critical equipment selection.
- Input to capital estimates including quantity calculations.
- Co-ordinate operational readiness requirements of the project.
- Ensuring schedule compliance and escalating schedule risk as required.
- Construction support through Technical Queries and updates to design deliverable documentation as required.
- Produce equipment data sheets and evaluate vendor proposals for budget and technical compliance.
- Ensure designs are produced in accordance with statutory regulations, project
requirements, good practice and procedural requirements.
- Clear and timely communication regarding design progress, changes, risks and issues.
- Liaison, support and timely transfer of information to other disciplines
Qualifications and skills required:
- Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), or Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
- Minimum of 3 years piping systems and pipeline design experience, ideally within the mining industry and/or engineering consultancy experience.
- Previous experience in mine dewatering.
- Clear communication skills, written and verbal.
- Understanding of discipline technology and other discipline requirements.
- Understanding of Australian and common International standards and regulatory authority requirements in the mining and water industries.
- Ability to travel to site if required (short trips for scoping and stakeholder engagement).
- Ability to self-start and deliver on schedule and on budget.
- Competency in Visio, Arc map (preferable).
- A problem-solving mentality with the ability to "think outside of the box".
- Candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.
If you possess relevant experience and are available for a new opportunity, please submit your resume by clicking APPLY.
For more information, please contact Ash on 08 94374400 or ash.tims@drdgroup.com.au
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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