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About Mintrex

Mintrex is a well-established, WA engineering consultancy and currently undertaking a range of projects for mining companies both locally and internationally.

Mintrex strives to employ the most talented people available whilst focussing on career progression and technical skill development. We value highly capable technical professionals as a mark of trust, skill, expertise, and recognition within the engineering profession.  With professionalism and flexibility at the forefront, Mintrex’s progressive ways give people the support and opportunity to realise their potential.

What We Offer

Here’s why we hope you’ll love working with us:

  • Competitive salary and employee support.
  • Convenient location close to public transport.
  • Supportive work environment, open to supporting flexible work arrangements.
  • Well invested in providing professional development to all employees.
  • Financial support for re-qualification for relevant professional qualifications and certifications.
  • We pride ourselves on being client focused to diligently meet and exceed their expectations.
  • Access to free counselling for our employees through our Employee Assistance Programme.

Mintrex is strongly committed to ongoing staff training and offers training programs, opportunities and initiatives to ensure your continued growth and career development. To apply for the opportunities listed below, please send an email with your resume attached to hr@mintrex.com.au

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer – About the role

Mintrex has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Perth team. Strong experience and a sound reputation in working in the mining industry especially in precious metals, base metals, platinum group metals, battery producing metal mines will be advantageous. Reporting to the Manager of Studies and Advisory, the role will work through all project phases from studies through to detailed engineering and execution, working across the broader mining sector including minerals processing and mining support infrastructure.

Ideally, you will have 20+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer as this opportunity will draw on your significant technical understanding across a variety of areas including pump and pipe analysis and design, materials handling, supporting infrastructure in the design of mining plant and infrastructure.

CPEng qualification or imminent eligibility will be highly advantageous, as your key role will involve the technical checking of project deliverables to provide the highest quality of service, whilst also providing mentoring and guidance to junior team members.

The Main Responsibilities 

  • Deliver projects and studies according to Mintrex’s Standards, Processes and Compliance requirements.
  • Prepare proposals for new projects and studies and particularly those involving significant design capability.
  • Prepare cost estimates for engineering work.
  • Undertake resource planning and coordinate recruitment of engineers for projects.
  • Complete and manage studies.
  • Ensure that designs are properly documented and audited in accordance with project requirements including the Safety in Design Report.
  • Liaise and coordinate with other engineering disciplines during the preparation of projects and studies.
  • Manage drawing office resources to generate conceptual layout and detail drawings including evaluation and approval of drawings.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers.

Experience & Attributes

  • Highly experienced and knowledgeable mechanical engineer familiar with engineering and design office disciplines and QA protocols.
  • Strong and collaborative team player with proven experience in multi-disciplined project teams.
  • Competent in developing/reviewing basis of design, technical specifications, datasheets, scope of supply, technical bid evaluations, and vendor documents.
  • Familiarity with greenfields and brownfields studies and projects designs as well as execution projects including site stakeholder engagement will be highly valued.
  • Extensive experience of direct interaction with clients and key stakeholders at various levels.
  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills both verbally and in written form with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Sound interpersonal skills with well-developed leadership attributes.
  • Be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work.
  • An outstanding communicator who is comfortable to assist with business development supporting our growth.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
  • High attention to detail and quality.

Education and Essential Knowledge and Skills 

  • A minimum of 20+ years experience in the design and specification of mechanical engineering projects within a consulting environment.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Proven understanding of minerals processes (well-rounded mining experience).
  • Able to provide input from concept studies through to detailed design.
  • Proactive, highly motivated and always seeking to improve.
  • Can do attitude, willing to take a hands-on approach to complete critical tasks and achieve deadlines.
  • Engaged with ongoing professional development and mentorship of graduate engineers.
  • It is recommended that a Senior Principal Engineer candidate should if not registered as a Chartered Engineer, qualify to apply for Chartered Engineering status
  • Competent in relevant software such as MS Office and MS Project.

Applying

To apply for this opportunity, use the associated apply button or you can email a supporting letter with your resume attached to: hr@mintrex.com.au

Please note that this position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Principal Mechanical Engineer – About the role

Mintrex has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Perth team. Strong experience and a sound reputation in working in the mining industry, especially in precious metals, base metals, platinum group metals, battery producing metal mines will be advantageous. Reporting to the Manager of Studies and Advisory, the role will work through all project phases from studies through to detailed engineering and execution, working across the broader mining sector including minerals processing and mining support infrastructure.

Ideally, you will have 15+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer as this opportunity will draw on your significant technical understanding across a variety of areas including pump and pipe analysis and design, materials handling, supporting infrastructure in the design of mining plant and infrastructure.

CPEng qualification or imminent eligibility will be highly advantageous, as your key role will involve the technical checking of project deliverables to provide the highest quality of service, whilst also providing mentoring and guidance to junior team members.

The Main Responsibilities 

  • Deliver projects and studies according to Mintrex’s Standards, Processes and Compliance requirements.
  • Prepare proposals for new projects and studies and particularly those involving significant design capability.
  • Prepare cost estimates for engineering work.
  • Undertake resource planning and coordinate recruitment of engineers for projects.
  • Complete and manage studies.
  • Ensure that designs are properly documented and audited in accordance with project requirements including the Safety in Design Report.
  • Liaise and coordinate with other engineering disciplines during the preparation of projects and studies.
  • Manage drawing office resources to generate conceptual layout and detail drawings including evaluation and approval of drawings.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers.

Experience & Attributes

  • A highly experienced and knowledgeable mechanical engineer familiar with engineering and design office disciplines and QA protocols.
  • Strong and collaborative team player with proven experience in multi-disciplined project teams.
  • Competent in developing/reviewing the basis of design, technical specifications, datasheets, the scope of supply, technical bid evaluations, and vendor documents.
  • Familiarity with greenfields and brownfields studies and projects designs as well as execution projects including site stakeholder engagement will be highly valued.
  • Extensive experience in direct interaction with clients and key stakeholders at various levels.
  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills both verbal and in written form with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Sound interpersonal skills with well-developed leadership attributes.
  • Be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work.
  • An outstanding communicator who is comfortable assisting with business development and supporting our growth.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
  • High attention to detail and quality.

Education and Essential Knowledge and Skills 

  • A minimum of 15 years+ of experience in the design and specification of mechanical engineering projects within a consulting environment.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Proven understanding of minerals processes (well-rounded mining experience).
  • Able to provide input from concept studies through to detailed design.
  • Proactive, highly motivated and always seeking to improve.
  • Can do attitude, willing to take a hands-on approach to complete critical tasks and achieve deadlines.
  • Engaged with ongoing professional development and mentorship of graduate engineers.
  • It is recommended that a Principal Engineer should if not registered as a Chartered Engineer, qualify to apply for Chartered Engineering status
  • Competent in relevant software such as MS Office and MS Projects.

Applying

To apply for this opportunity, you can email a supporting letter with your resume attached to: hr@mintrex.com.au

Please note that this position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Senior Mechanical Engineer – About the role

Due to a steadily expanding market presence, Mintrex has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Perth team. Experience in mineral processing of gold and base metals will be advantageous.

Reporting to the Engineering Operations Manager, the role’s responsibilities include:

  • Preparing detailed engineering designs and calculations associated with mineral processing plants
  • Managing projects and preparing project schedules
  • Preparing and checking contract documentation
  • Preparing cost estimates and undertake resource planning of engineers and designers
  • Plan, manage, document and coordinate feasibility studies
  • Plan, manage, document and coordinate activities of the team and monitor and report as required
  • Ensure engineering designs are efficient, safe, cost effective, innovative and meet the needs of the client while complying with Australian Standards and QA protocols
  • Prepare Safety in Design reports
  • Mentor and train junior engineers

Mintrex values career progression for our staff and would also consider applicants aspiring to soon move from experienced mechanical engineer to senior mechanical engineer level.

About the Person

The successful candidate will have high level skills and experience of between 5-10 years in mechanical engineering of mineral processing plants along with some team leadership experience.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

  • Deliver all projects according to Mintrex’s Projects Standards, Processes and Compliance requirements.
  • Contribute to engineering work within your area of expertise such as:
    • Assisting with studies, analyses and recommend actions; and
    • Support detailed designs and drawings, specifications, data, calculations, and reports.

Experience & Attributes

  • Experienced mechanical engineer familiar with design office disciplines and QA protocols.
  • Strong mining and mineral processing industry background with mechanical design involvement.
  • Strong and collaborative team player with proven experience in multi-disciplined project teams.
  • Analytical with problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills both verbally and in written form with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Sound interpersonal skills with developing leadership attributes.
  • Be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work.
  • Capable of interacting with colleagues and managers of all levels in a professional manner.

Education and Essential Knowledge and Skills 

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Min. 6+ years’ experience in the engineering and mining processing industries.
  • Familiarity with brownfields and greenfields project designs and execution including site stakeholder engagement will be highly valued.
  • An outstanding communicator who is comfortable to assist with business development supporting our growth.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and quality.
  • Proactive, highly motivated and always seeking to improve.
  • ‘Can do’ attitude, willing to take a hands-on approach to complete critical tasks and achieve deadlines.
  • Engaged with ongoing professional development, e.g. Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia, NER and RPEQ.
  • Competent in relevant software such as MS Office and the Bentley suite e.g. OpenBuildings and OpenPlant.

Applying

To apply for this opportunity, use the associated apply button or you can email with your resume attached to: hr@mintrex.com.au

Please note that this position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About Mintrex

Mintrex is a well-established, WA engineering consultancy and currently undertaking a range of projects for mining companies both locally and internationally. 

Mintrex strives to employ the most talented people available whilst focussing on career progression and technical skill development. We value highly capable technical professionals as a mark of trust, skill, expertise, and recognition within the engineering profession.  With professionalism and flexibility at the forefront, Mintrex’s progressive ways gives people the support and opportunity to realise their potential. 

What we Offer

Here’s why we hope you’ll love working for us:

  • Competitive salary and employee support.
  • Convenient location close to public transport.
  • Supportive work environment, open to supporting flexible work arrangements. 
  • Well invested in providing professional development to all employees. 
  • Financial support for re-qualification for relevant professional qualifications and certifications.
  • We pride ourselves on being client focused to diligently meet and exceed their expectations.
  • Access to free counselling for our employees through our Employee Assistance Programme.

Senior/ Lead Structural Engineer – About the role

Due to a steadily expanding market presence, Mintrex have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Lead Structural Engineer to join our Perth team on a full time basis. Experience in mineral processing of gold and base metals will be advantageous. Reporting to the Engineering Operations Manager, the role provides the technical structural engineering guidance to Engineers and Drafters to enable them to complete their work to the standard required by the client and ensure projects are completed on time and to budget. As further support, the role will also have access to specialist external structural engineering when required.

Ideally, you will have 6-10 years’ experience (senior) and 10- 15 years (lead) in the design of mining plant and infrastructure projects as structural engineer.  As a well experienced and established structural engineer you will be familiar with design office disciplines and QA protocols.

Mintrex values career progression for our staff and would also consider applicants aspiring to soon move from experienced structural engineer to senior structural engineer level. 

About the Person

The successful candidate will have high level skills and experience in Structural Engineering and experience in leading a team. 

Main Responsibilities 

  • Deliver all projects according to Mintrex’s Projects Standards, Processes and Compliance requirements.
  • Contribute to engineering work within your area of expertise such as: 
  • Assisting with studies, analyses and recommend actions; and 
  • Support detailed designs and drawings, specifications, data, calculations, and reports. 

Experience & Attributes

  • Experienced structural engineer familiar with design office disciplines and QA protocols.
  • Strong mining and mineral processing industry background with structural and civil design involvement.
  • Strong and collaborative team player with proven experience in multi-disciplined project teams.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills both verbally and in written form with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Sound interpersonal skills with developing leadership attributes.
  • Be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work.
  • Capable of interacting with resources and managers of all levels in a professional manner.
  • Education and Essential Knowledge and Skills 
  • As registered Chartered Professional Engineer be able to sign off on structural designs in area of expertise.

Required

  • Relevant tertiary degree qualifications in Civil/Structural Engineering.
  • Registered as CPEng or CEng
  • Min. 6+ years’ (senior) and 10+ years’ (lead) experience in the engineering and mining processing industries. 
  • Familiarity with brownfields and greenfields project designs and execution including site stakeholder engagement will be highly valued.
  • An outstanding communicator who is comfortable to assist with business development supporting our growth.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and quality.
  • Proactive, highly motivated and always seeking to improve.
  • Can do attitude, willing to take a hands-on approach to complete critical tasks and achieve deadlines.
  • Engaged with ongoing professional development.
  • Competent in relevant software such as MS Office and Space GASS.

Applying

To apply for this opportunity, use the associated apply button or you can email with your resume attached to: hr@mintrex.com.au 

Please note that this position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

The Opportunities

Mintrex, one of WA’s most reputable and longstanding engineering consultancies, is seeking:

  • Senior Design Drafters – Mechanical & Structural and
  • Mechanical/Structural Checker.

Significant experience in both greenfields and brownfields applications will be well viewed.

Main Responsibilities 

Design Drafters

Your main drafting activities will entail:

  • Drafting mechanical components, plant, equipment, structures and as appropriate civil/structural works while ensuring compliance to Australian standards.
  • Creating 3D models.
  • Modifying existing drawings.
  • Ensuring that Mintrex workflow processes are adhered to.

Checker

Your main Checker activities will entail:

  • Creating 3D models.
  • Modifying existing drawings.
  • Verifying that all design drawings produced are efficient, safe, cost effective and innovative and meet the needs of the client and the project.
  • Ensure that drafting works are properly documented and audited in accordance with project requirements and Mintrex procedures.
  • Ensure that all design drawings are formally reviewed and signed off by qualified persons.
  • Review and check project design drawings and ensure they meet the requirements of the Safety in Design Report.

Experience & Attributes

  • Possess relevant discipline experience of at least 7 years, in design drafting and checking (as applicable) in the mining/minerals industry producing designs for mineral processing plants and infrastructure. Experience in Gold processing plants is advantageous.
  • Highly familiar with design office disciplines and QA protocols.
  • Very good ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Team oriented with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Analytical and solutions oriented, with clear focus on identifying and delivering clients’ needs.
  • Sound understanding and working knowledge of drafting design fundamentals, standards and industry practice.
  • Experience and capability to work in a multidisciplinary environment with main focus on the mechanical discipline.

Education and Qualifications

  • Trade qualification/Certificate, Traineeship or Technical Diploma.

Mintrex uses the following software and systems:

  • Bentley OpenBuildings Designer and other drafting software in the Bentley suite including OpenPlant Modeller.
  • Navisworks Freedom and Simulate to export, compile and present 3D models.
  • Document control in Excel, Word and related software.

Applying

To apply, please use the associated apply button or you can email with your resume attached to: hr@mintrex.com.au

Please note that this position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

The Opportunity

A recently graduated or very soon to graduate civil/structural engineer is encouraged to apply for this great opportunity to set your engineering career off to the best start possible with one of WA’s most well established engineering consultancies. You will have a passion for engineering, be looking for an organisation that highly values technical and practical learning and development; done in a collaborative team environment.  Mintrex offers a competitive Graduate salary along with valuable and consistent development opportunities.

Graduate Engineer development at Mintrex will see you work in design, engineering, project engineering that take in studies, greenfields and brownfields in mining and minerals processing. Mintrex has an absolute focus on making a positive difference in the projects it undertakes and delivers high quality projects to clients. As a Mintrex Graduate Engineer you will build your knowledge, skills and experience while also playing an active and key role in the execution of those projects.

Main Responsibilities 

Graduate Civil/Structural Engineer

Deliver structural and civil engineering services to the standard required by Mintrex and its clients.

  • Perform engineering services such as:
    • contributing to appropriate studies, analyses and recommend actions; and
    • assisting with the preparation of detailed designs and drawings, specifications, data, calculations, and reports.
  • Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and seek assistance and advice if required.
  • Take an active and directive role in your career development and progress.

Experience & Attributes

  • Ideally possess some initial relevant experience in structural and/or civil engineering in a mining or industrial environment via internships, vacation work, etc.
  • Very good ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Team oriented with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Analytical and solutions oriented, with clear focus on identifying and delivering clients’ needs.
  • Sound understanding and working knowledge of engineering fundamentals, standards and industry practice.
  • Developing capability to work in a multidisciplinary environment with main focus on the civil/structural discipline.

Education and Qualifications

  • A recognised Civil/Structural Engineering degree or equivalent that will lead to registration as a professional Engineer.

 

Mintrex uses the following software and systems:

  • Bentley OpenBuildings Designer and other engineering software e.g. Space GASS.
  • Document control in Excel, Word and related software.

Applying

To apply, please use the associated apply button or you can email with your resume attached to: hr@mintrex.com.au

Please note that this position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

 

The Opportunities

Recently graduated or very soon to graduate engineers as well as engineers with up to 7 years of experience are encouraged to apply for these great opportunities to set your engineering career off to the best start possible or continue your career with one of WA’s most reputable and longstanding engineering consultancies. You will have a passion for engineering, and be looking for an organisation that highly values technical and practical learning and development; done in a collaborative team environment.  Mintrex offers a competitive salary along with valuable and consistent development opportunities.

Working at Mintrex will see your work in design, engineering, and project engineering that take in studies, greenfields and brownfields in mining and minerals processing. Mintrex has an absolute focus on making a positive difference in the projects it undertakes and delivers high quality projects to clients. As a Mintrex Graduate Engineer/Experienced Engineer you will build your knowledge, skills and experience while also playing an active and key role in the execution of those projects.

What we Offer

Here’s why we hope you’ll love working for us:

  • Competitive salary and employee support.
  • Convenient location close to public transport.
  • Supportive work environment, open to supporting flexible work arrangements.
  • Well invested in providing professional development to all employees.
  • Financial support for re-qualification for relevant professional qualifications and certifications.
  • We pride ourselves on being client focused to diligently meet and exceed their expectations.
  • Access to free counselling for our employees through our Employee Assistance Programme.

Your Main Responsibilities 

  • Deliver mechanical or processing engineering services to the standard required by Mintrex and its clients, to the minimum applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, within budget and schedule.
  • Perform engineering work such as:
    • contribute to appropriate studies, analyses and recommend actions; and
    • assist with the preparation of detailed designs and drawings, specifications, data, calculations, and reports.
  • Communicate effectively with the relevant engineering team and project stakeholders, including the clients.
  • Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and seek assistance and advice if required.
  • Take an active and directive role in your career development and progress.

 

Experience & Attributes

  • For Experienced Engineers, at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar environment
  • Recent Graduate Engineers, may have Vacation Student/ Internship experience in an engineering environment.
  • Technical and practical mechanical engineering skills.
  • Knowledge of the fundamental requirements of mechanical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering disciplines.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative team player.
  • Developing skills in mechanical specific software.
  • Effective communication skills both verbal and in written form with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Sound interpersonal skills with developing leadership attributes.
  • Be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work.
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite e.g. Excel, Word and related software.

Education and Qualifications

A recognised and relevant engineering degree or equivalent that will lead to registration as a Professional Engineer.

Applying

To apply for this opportunity, you can email your resume attached to: hr@mintrex.com.au

Please note that this position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.