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Wood is currently seeking expressions of interest for a highly skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer to manage the mechanical engineering discipline of a major capital works program in Laverton, Victoria.

THE ROLE

The ideal candidate would be part of a project delivery team supporting the Senior Project Manager.

THE KEY OBJECTIVES FOR THIS ROLE ARE:

• Provides technical leadership, managing projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring quality in the delivery of mechanical engineering deliverables
• Mentors and guides with less experienced engineers
• Fosters a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Ensure designs meet specifications, are cost-effective, reliable, and have a low environmental impact
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards
• Contributes to design review workshops and quality checks
• Foster a culture of safe delivery, continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• Minimum 12 years’ direct experience managing projects on major hazards facilities (MHF)
• Demonstrable experience of embedding safety considerations into all aspects of mechanical engineering and design
• Proven experience of being directly involved on projects in the chemicals / agricultural sectors
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, both written and oral
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or related field)
• Must be available to work onsite in Laverton, Victori