Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pyrometallurgy

About the role

Glencore Technology, which supplies mineral processing, leaching, electrolytic and smelting solutions worldwide, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its engineering team on pyrometallurgical and smelting projects. The engineer works across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept development through detailed design, commissioning support and site implementation, reporting to the Principal Mechanical Engineer on a full-time basis.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and mentor a small team of engineers and draughtsmen working on multiple projects
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, design documentation, drawings and equipment data sheets
• Develop project scopes, specifications, plant designs, detailed layouts, equipment design, procurement and commissioning plans
• Develop project estimates and budgets, keeping proposals accurate, competitively priced and technically sound
• Evaluate alternative solutions and design improvements
• Work with vendors, suppliers and fabricators on quality assurance and factory testing requirements
• Collaborate with process, structural, piping, electrical and project engineers

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 8 years of relevant post-graduate experience; pyrometallurgical mechanical design experience is viewed favourably
• Eligible for Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) status
• Ability to deliver engineering designs with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel internationally for site inspections, commissioning and project support

Required skills

• Practical understanding of mechanical equipment in high-temperature processing plants, including furnaces, material handling systems and process equipment
• Proven ability to work safely in industrial and smelter environments in line with site health and safety requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders

What we offer

• End-of-year performance bonus scheme
• Superannuation above industry standard
• External education assistance program
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Preferred health providers with corporate discounts, car leasing opportunities and the Glencore Rewards Program

Applications close on 7am Monday 30 November 2026 and are accepted only through the company's careers page.