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Senior Structural Designer

Employer
Wood
Location
Brisbane, QL, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 19, 2022

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Category
Computer etc.
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently seeking Structural Designers in order to grow its Brisbane Mining & Mineral group to meet the large demand in critical metals projects.

Commencing into the Detailed Design phase of a major project, we are designing a Concentrator expected to produce 60 Mt/y of magnetite.

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future. A key component of decarbonising the world is the Mining and Minerals Industry which supplies the critical minerals required for this revolution. Wood is currently delivering critical metals projects (Battery and Magnet metals) all over the world, including Copper, Lithium, Vanadium, Rare Earths, and Base Metals projects.

As part of this role, while not limited to the following, you will undertake the following duties:
  • Detailed layout, design and production of drawings encompassing all aspects of a plant construction package in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements
  • Inter-discipline liaison, support and timely transfer of information
  • Timely completion of drawings and schedules
  • Review and processing of vendor data and drawings
  • Adherence to project man-hour budgets
  • Adherence to Wood Standards and Procedures
  • Assist in checking of study and project drawings
  • Assist with training of junior draftsperson
  • Miscellaneous drafting and site tasks, as directed
  • Assistance with site installation and commissioning
  • Assistance with the development of estimates


Skills / Qualifications

What will set you apart is your previous experience within an engineering company having worked on mining projects, with an excellent handling on base metals, minerals, and/or mineral processing projects in Australia. You will also have:
  • 5 to 15 years of relevant experience
  • Well-developed computer skills with a good knowledge of at least one CAD system (preferably MicroStation or AutoCAD) as well as a working knowledge of relational databases and spreadsheets
  • Good understanding of mineral resource technology as well as civil/structural technology
  • Possess teamwork skills as well as an understanding of other discipline requirements and expectations
  • Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas
  • Good understanding of the scope of work and project development process
  • Proficient checking skills with ability to work unsupervised, focus on task completion, initiative
  • Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to problem-solve effectively
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to effectively work in a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong analytical, literacy and numerical skills
  • Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and engineering programs
  • Understanding of Australian and common International standards and regulatory authority requirements in the relevant processing sector

Please note, only applicants holding valid working rights in Australia will be considered.

So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on. What unites us is our values. They set the tone, help create our culture, give us one common set of principles and help us all have a great experience at work.

If you're an experienced Structural Designer , ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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