Site/ Mechanical Engineer - Water TreatmentSciDev is a leader in environmental solutions focused on water-intensive industries.Our solutions allow clients to recycle and reuse water, improve operational efficiencies, and reduce their environmental footprints.We deliver world-leading chemistry and water treatment technology across a range of industries, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Construction & Infrastructure, Water Treatment with end-to-end support from our specialist scientists and engineers.We are looking for a capable and proactive Site/ Mechanical Engineer for our Water Technology business to collaborate and work with our team in Perth.Reporting to the State Manager- Western Australia, this role will be required to visit client sites in the greater Perth and Peel region, as well as regional sites and inter-state project sites to offer support for tendering and construction on new and existing projects.The client focussed Site/Mechanical Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of critical mechanical assets and infrastructure at the Alcoa mine site.This role involves overseeing the design, maintenance, and optimisation of mechanical systems to maximize equipment uptime, enhance safety standards, and achieve production goals.Key accountabilities of the role include: Design, Installation & Commissioning of new remote water quality monitoring stations, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction.Installation & commissioning of various telemetry systems, organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment on site.Deployment of new IOT telemetry systems to upgrade outdated systems.Troubleshooting and diagnostic work of existing and new remote monitoring systems, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations.Scheduled maintenance of remote monitoring systems at various locations throughout the mine site catchment.Troubleshooting telemetry systems such as Radio, Cellular and IOT.Providing ad-hoc support from Client reported issues.Optimisation / repair works based off routine inspections.Proactive mindset to promote and recommend innovative upgrades and system optimisation.4x4 remote bush driving to reach various monitoring sites.Mechanical support to the Water Treatment Plants, establishing standards and policies for installation, modification and quality control, testing.Assist with breakdowns, repairs, and upgrade works at one of our WTP's.Assist with planning and design for upcoming project works, establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation and on-site delivery.Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve asset performance and minimize downtime.Analyze and optimise mechanical systems for operational efficiency, focusing on high-impact, high-priority assets.Opportunities & Challenges of the role: Supporting multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.Meeting tight delivery timeframes for sites.Working within established budgets.Supporting and maintaining operations on a 24/7 basis.Coordination of subcontractors and managing client expectations.About You: Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.Ability to interpret electrical/control schematics and make redline revisions for modifications aligning with process requirements.Relevant industry experience in environmental, water treatment, with a minimum of 1 year of site experience.SciDev delivers world-leading chemistry and water treatment technology with end-to-end support from our specialist scientists and engineers.We are committed to protecting our environment and community for future generations.People are at the heart of our business; we believe in challenging boundaries and going the last mile together as a team.Think this could be the opportunity for you?Apply now to begin your journey with SciDev. #J-18808-Ljbffr