Associate/Technical Director – Bulk Materials Handling Specialist

About the role

As an Associate/Technical Director, Technical Specialist – Bulk Materials Handling in our Industrial Mechanical team in Perth, you will lead and deliver projects that shape mining, port and industrial infrastructure. You will work with diverse ideas, solve complex challenges and focus on safe, efficient solutions for bulk material flows.

Key responsibilities

• Lead studies, concept development and detailed design for bulk materials handling systems across mining, ports and industrial projects.
• Provide technical leadership for receiving, transferring and storage systems, including conveyors, train loadouts, complex machines, transfer chutes and stockyards.
• Develop safe, efficient solutions with a strong focus on iron‑ore operations.
• Lead conveyor designs using first‑principles and specialist software; oversee material‑flow analysis and DEM simulations for chute design.
• Integrate mechanical, structural, civil and electrical inputs to deliver complete, constructible solutions.
• Build trusted client relationships, lead technical discussions and mentor engineers throughout project phases.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in bulk materials handling projects within iron‑ore, mining or heavy‑industrial sectors.
• Strong technical expertise in conveyor systems, transfer chutes, receiving, storage and stockyard equipment.
• Proven ability to lead feasibility studies, trade‑off assessments and detailed engineering packages.
• Practical experience with conveyor design software and DEM simulation review.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring skills and delivery of multidisciplinary outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with appropriate professional accreditation.

Required skills

• Conveyor design software
• DEM simulation
• Material‑flow analysis
• First‑principles design methodology

What we offer

• Opportunities to tackle complex infrastructure challenges.
• Supportive environment that encourages career growth and ambition.
• Recognition as a Best Place to Work and a culture that values diverse perspectives.