Mechanical Engineer

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
 

About the role

Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer seeking an opportunity to excel in a supportive and inclusive environment? 

We are excited to welcome Mechanical Engineers of all backgrounds to join our diverse team at our Kurri Kurri site in NSW, Australia, where we offer a hybrid working setup. 

As a Mechanical Engineer with us, you will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the designs of Orica's varied operational assets. Your unique perspectives and skills will contribute to driving design enhancements while ensuring adherence to Orica's group standards and procedures, thus creating a safe environment for the execution of Field Operations activities. 

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we invite candidates from all walks of life to apply and contribute to our dynamic team.
 

What you will be doing

• Safety execution & leadership
• Mechanical Engineering Support in internal & capital projects and existing plant and assets
• Creation & Modification of Engineering Design Information in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
• Support to discrete business initiatives (C4C Case support)
• Regulatory and Statutory compliance of assets to be delivered by regional project team - (e.g., AEISG MPU CoP, AS2187) 
• Management of Design Resources
• Business improvement (delivering the savings, governance, and process)
• Regional Asset, Engineering and Operational support

Safety, Health & Environment & Security - Operate within the Orica SHE standards

• Sustaining awareness and providing expert mechanical engineering advice on safety, relevant group standards and statutory regulations (within the mechanical team, wider engineering group and internal customers) and ensuring that all mechanical designs produced comply with their “basis of safety”.

Commercial Ownership - Provide Quality interface and expertise between operations and its customers. This includes the complaint management system and the corrective/preventive action process related to customer issues.

• Maximising the utilisation of existing designs ensuring standardisation of components and design concepts for fixed plant and mobile equipment.

Innovative Customer Solutions - Continuous improvement of design information to advantage Customer and Orica. 

• Supporting all projects initiatives pertaining to customer retention plan. Implementation of new customer-focused projects to improve their profitability 

Working Together - Support site’s Operations manager in demonstrating leadership of the site Operation team. 

• Managing relationships with internal business units and external service providers for timely delivery of cost-effective mechanical design solutions.

What you will bring

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a professional engineer in technical business with involvement in production, technology, and engineering design.
• Role is in Orica's Explosive & Automation Systems Team.
• It will suit a Specialist or Senior Engineer
• Experience in project management and managing small teams.
• Design information creation & modification in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS
• A thorough knowledge of AS1100 drawing standards
• Knowledge of statutory requirements relating to mechanical engineering and the commercial explosives industry.
• Knowledge of engineering theory and practice covering all engineering disciplines including project management.
• A practical understanding of our depot and manufacturing operations.
• An understanding of the Group's objectives, and the Project & Engineering's part in those.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.