Site/ Principal Engineer position available in Bayswater, WAAt NEPEAN™ we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining ..
Site/ Principal Engineer position available in Bayswater, WA
At NEPEAN™ we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high value, innovative and sustainable solutions for the world’s leading mining, construction, and transport companies.
Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility, and a willingness to tackle very difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation. Today our organisation employs over 1400 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries. We service our customers through multiple businesses in our portfolio: NEPEAN Conveyors, PROK, Gurtec, Roxon, NEPEAN Longwall, NEPEAN Power, NEPEAN Engineering & Innovation, Weldlok, Galintel and Galserv
NEPEAN has an exciting full-time position available for a SITE/ PRICIPAL ENGINEER.
Nepean Group
Nepean Design and Development
The Right Person
• Will provide in-depth technical product knowledge and general engineering service to support the sale of new equipment and aftermarket parts and service
• Will provide and maintain specific expertise in their nominated product line (Conveyor Pulleys) and all related Software specific to the Product Line not limited to Design, detail design and drafting.
• Will oversee all Research and Technology Development (RTD), New Product Development (NPD) and Current Product Engineering (CPE) tasks within Conveyor Components (CC).
To be considered for this opportunity, the right person will have:
Qualification and Experience
• Bachelor degree in Engineering
• A proven track record with a relevant experience in Engineering in mining & construction business or steel related industry
• Expert and highly skilled in material handling conveyor components
• Nominated Product Line Manufacturing experience
• Nominated Product Line Expert Design Experience
• A good understanding of the mining industry and work practices is desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience with Sandvik Mining and Construction product range.
• Knowledge of Sandvik’s way of working would be beneficial
Skills & Knowledge
• A commitment to high health, safety, and environmental workplace standards
• Commitment to achieving NEPEAN’s project plan and business objectives
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong attention to detail and Ability to problem solve
• Adaptability and Flexibility with work personality that strongly aligns with NEPEAN’s DNA
Your daily duties will include however are not limited to;
Technical
• Maintain high level knowledge and experience in a specific Prok product line (Conveyor Pulleys), as nominated in the organisational structure for the group
• Undertake product application process support from initial conceptualization of solution to delivery of operational outcome.
• Responsible for the background design fundamentals and equations
• Understand the operation of NEPEAN industrial equipment and provide technical assistance during project installation, commissioning, and maintenance
• Ensures calculations for mechanical, elements of design are conducted to the appropriate standards
• Responsible person for the development and deployment of our proprietary internal Pulley design Program
• In depth knowledge of pulley design encompassing end disc stress cause and effect, shaft design locking assembly selection
• Undertake investigations into the failure or sub-standard performance of Prok equipment using specialist product knowledge
Business Growth and Development
• Lead the regional engineering team to support the Sales group in generating business by providing assistance with product selection, and developing value propositions, including product enhancements, that suit particular client applications.
• Liaise with Sales and Engineering Manager, as required, to provide information that supports the ongoing development and improvement of Prok products.
• Track and report the appropriate metrics for R&D
• Maintain and develop any required product templates, e.g. BOMs and drawing templates, within the Product Lifecycle Management tool.
• Oversee the patent application process for new CC designs
• Responsible for the nominated product line for all technical queries from Operations, that cannot be adequately clarified by the Production Engineer.
Customer Service
• As appropriate provide audit services at client’s sites for the purpose of identifying improvement and value add opportunities.
• Support the Business Infrastructure / Segment Aftermarket groups to rectify operational problems with Prok equipment.
Financial Experience – awareness of financial performance of the business
Commissioning Experience
If you're ready for your next challenge, please "Apply Now" and forward through your interest today!
NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
Location: Bayswater, WA