EMtek is a multidisciplinary engineering company built on strong values, ethics, and expertise. We offer professional, technical, and project management services across structural, mechanical, process, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, functional safety, process control, communications, and software engineering. Our specialists in each field make us your all-in-one strategic partner.
With over 140 employees, EMtek operates from central offices in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and Ballarat, with site offices across Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia. Our office network enables seamless collaboration across locations.
Our vision is to solve industry challenges through agile, intelligent solutions. We provide innovative engineering services at all project stages—from concept to operation.
We operate across diverse industries, including resources and minerals processing, materials handling, infrastructure, power and renewables, and decarbonisation. Some of our key clients include FMG, Iluka, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Kirkland Lake Gold, Newcrest, Newmont, Pilbara Minerals, and Oz Minerals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management, ownership and coordination of mechanical design projects from feasibility level through to detailed design.
- Detailed design of mechanical elements, such as conveyors, surge bins, chutes and transfer stations
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (e.g. civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation) to ensure coordination and integration of mechanical elements with overall plant design
- Prepare design drawings with sufficient detail for fabrication where required.
About you
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with a passion for discovery and a commitment to workplace wellbeing and safety. As part of a small, tight-knit team, strong relationship building, and communication skills will be critical in this role.
Skills and experience
- Tertiary qualification in mechanical design, with 5+ years of Multidisciplinary design experience in the mining and resources sector.
- Relevant experience in mining, minerals processing, and/or bulk materials handling industries.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations governing mechanical design in the Australian mining sector.
- Familiarity with engineering design software packages such as Bentley MicroStation and Prosteel.
- Good presentation and communication skills at all levels.
- Demonstrated understanding of industry safety and environmental standards.
- Multi-discipline experience is advantageous
Benefits to You
- Long-term stability with engaging projects in the pipeline.
- Paid overtime for additional working hours.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Professional yet relaxed environment with flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options and flexible hours.
- Opportunities to work from various company state office locations.
- Career development opportunities in technical engineering design, project and people management.
- Exposure to international projects across mining, retail, power, etc.
- Friendly and supportive team with an Employee Assistance Program.
- Beautiful office, cafes, amenities, showers, and bike racks for a comfortable work environment.
To apply
If you are a Senior Mechanical Designer located in Ballarat region, that has experience working in the mining, minerals processing, and/or bulk materials handling industries, we would love to hear from you to discuss more about the role.
All applications and conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence.