Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

Glencore Technology delivers world leading mineral processing, leaching, refining and smelting technologies to clients throughout the world. Our technologies include IsaMills™, Jameson Cells, ISASMELT™, Albion, HyperSparge™, and ISAKIDD Technology. We combine great technology with a small dynamic team. We deliver technology solutions and complete package solutions, combining process design, engineering design, and training, commissioning, and ongoing relationships with clients.

Glencore Technology is advertising for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (RPEQ) role in the Engineering team. This is a rare opportunity to coordinate a small team introducing industry-changing technology. The role requires good interpersonal skills to communicate technical and commercial issues with clients, with the passion and tenacity to make a difference in the industry. This permanent position reports directly to the Principal Mechanical Engineer.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and mentoring a small team of engineers and draughtsmen working on multiple projects
• Completing the plant/equipment design required for multiple projects
• Development of project scopes, specifications, plant designs, detailed layouts, equipment design, procurement and commissioning plans
• Developing project estimates and budgets
• Ensuring designs are properly optimised and all proposal cost estimates and associated inputs are accurate and competitively priced while maintaining technical integrity
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for alternative solutions, design innovation and improvements
• Dealings with various vendors, suppliers and fabricators to cover aspects of quality assurance and factory testing requirements
• Overseas travel may be required.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualification/s in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 8 years relevant Australian post-grad experience
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) status
• Excellent analytical skills, computer literacy and proficiency in both verbal and written communication
• The ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required
• Plant design experience, including hydromet experience, would be advantageous

Why you should choose us:

• External Education Assistance Program
• GT’s Cultural Program (2-day, Glencore Technology only, course that aims to share our culture as quickly as possible and focuses on promoting effective communication)
• Health providers offering corporate discounts
• Glencore Rewards Program (discounts at many popular stores including Woolworths)
• Hybrid working arrangements

Applications close: 8am Monday 11th May 2026