Senior Mechanical Engineer - Site Services

Shape the future of conveyor systems with NEPEAN Conveyors.
For nearly 40 years, we’ve been delivering world-class, fully engineered conveying and materials handling solutions for some of the world’s largest mining companies. From design and manufacture to installation, commissioning, and maintenance — we do it all.

We’re now seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Site Services team in Kurri Kurri. This is your chance to step into a leadership role where you’ll combine technical expertise, client engagement, and hands-on site involvement.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a unique opportunity with equal focuses on engagement, technical expertise and deliverables outcomes
• Career advancement opportunities in a growing global business
• Work alongside a professional, friendly, and supportive team
• See your designs come to life — from concept through fabrication and operation in our onsite workshop
• Ongoing training and development 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

What You’ll Do:

Client Engagement & Leadership

• Represent NEPEAN Conveyors on customer sites for engineering activities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing technical advice and risk management support
• Support the sales team with concepts, calculations, and designs for tenders and bids

Engineering & Design

• Deliver preliminary and detailed designs, layouts, schematics, and drawings for conveyor systems
• Complete audits, calculations, and compliance reports in line with Australian and ISO standards
•  Innovate and optimise designs for performance and value

Project Delivery & Site Work

• Oversee schedules, budgets, and quality outcomes for assigned work
• Lead commissioning activities and investigate field-related issues or improvement opportunities
• Work closely with third-party contractors and support our site service growth initiatives

Documentation & Compliance

• Manage engineering documentation, drawings, reports, and revision control
• Conduct audits of fixed and mobile plant as required

 What You’ll Bring

•  Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role (bulk material handling / heavy industrial / mining industry preferred)
• Strong leadership and ability to manage engineering outcomes to budgets, standards, and deadlines
•  Proven experience in conveyor design and commissioning
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault)
• Current full driver’s licence (Class C)

Ready for your next challenge?

Click "Apply Now" to join NEPEAN Conveyors and play a key role in engineering solutions that keep the world moving.

We are committed to diversity and providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, culturally diverse, and socio-economic backgrounds.