Mechanical Engineer

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Our client, CDP Waste2Energy (CDP W2E) are a rapidly expanding waste-to-energy company using technology to revolutionise sustainable waste management and energy production all while committing to have a positive impact on the environment and communities in which they operate. 

CDP W2E was established to commercialise technology it had developed to efficiently convert a variety of feedstocks such as municipal, construction and industry waste or coal, to high quality diesel. They have developed the innovative system to convert materials containing hydrocarbons (such as waste plastics) to high quality diesel. Currently CDP W2E is particularly relevant for communities, public authorities, governments and energy and resources corporations that aim to achieve energy security while enhancing economic, environmental and social value through their specialisation in project specific design to clients. 

Currently their technical team is in a period of unprecedented growth and as a result are seeking applications from suitable experienced Mechanical Engineer candidates with a background in facilities. This is a challenging role newly created in the business providing a genuine opportunity for career development whilst collaborating with an experienced team on world first projects in the energy sector. 

This role is critical in designing, commissioning, inspecting and troubleshooting new processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate previous experience in the understanding of plant hardware, design and commissioning alongside suitable experience in process plant mechanical engineering. 

Your role will involve, but not be limited to the following:

• Development of design requirements for and commission, industrial process electrical & instrumentation equipment;

• Monitor manufacturing development to ensure high quality standards;

• Specifications for parts and plant fabrication requirements;

• Assess, design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes;

• Management of budgets, cost and time constraints;

• As required perform risk assessments of the equipment and processes;

• Provision of process documentation, operating instructions and maintenance direction;

• Reporting to key internal and external stakeholders.

Ideally you will have the following to be successful in this role:

• Tertiary qualifications in mechanical (or related) engineering;

• RPEQ/NER accreditation would be highly regarded;

• 5+ years’ industry experience ideally in the provision of technical support in a process and/or manufacturing environment;

• Experience in controls design & commissioning of a new plant;

• Previous exposure to the oil & gas or waste management industries;

• Proven ability to identify and control risks to the organisation (eg environmental and safety);

• Ability to travel both domestic and internationally as required. 

This role is based in Brisbane and represents a genuine opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment with a business that at its core believes in the protection of ecological processes and natural systems alongside the maintenance of community and societal wellbeing alongside economic development across it’s projects.

If you are ready for a once in a lifetime challenge and the next step in developing your career, please submit your resume (Word format) by selecting the “apply now” function and we will be in touch for a confidential discussion.

Confidential enquiries regarding this role can also be made by contacting Joshua Allen, Client Partner or Hayley Campbell, Associate Client Partner on 07 3305 5800.