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Project Mechanical Engineer

Victoria, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Lead end-to-end CAPEX projects from concept and design through to commissioning and operational success for a chemical manufacturing facility.

Role type

Senior Project Mechanical Engineer

Builds

Capital projects (static equipment, pressure vessels, piping, rotating equipment) for crop protection and seeds technologies operations.

Domain

Chemical manufacturing / Agriculture / Crop protection

Required skills

Mechanical equipment design, plant and equipment design, static equipment, pressure vessels, piping, rotating equipment, tendering, contractor selection, construction management, Safety in Design, HAZOP, LOPA, hazardous area classification, Management of Change, pre-start-up safety reviews, asset performance optimization, lifecycle cost minimization, project management, budget management, timeline management, continuous improvement, reliability engineering, root cause analysis, process optimization.

Preferred skills

Experience with small to medium-size project delivery, manufacturing equipment design, technical support.

Technologies

HAZOP, LOPA, MOC, RCA

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end CAPEX projects from concept and design through to commissioning and handover. Manage contractors, budgets, and timelines to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Apply Safety in Design principles and contribute to process safety studies. Drive smart engineering solutions by providing technical expertise and optimizing asset performance. Champion continuous improvement, reliability, and best-practice standards through innovation and process optimization. Ensure compliance and support process safety initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, direct leadership with direct reports and mentoring