Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities. 

We are looking for a Lead/Principal Pipeline Engineer to support recent business growth. We are seeking people with a strong technical background that can self-execute as well as manage projects and teams. This role will be based out of our Perth Office.

 About the role  

• Manage and executes specifically assigned project deliverables
• Leads and participates in project studies and execution
• Coordinates in projects across disciplines, business lines and offices
• Identifies and recommends work process improvement
• Assist with project planning and recommend improvements in the design process
• Develop, approve and coordinate work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality and time are met
• Build client relationships and knowledge base of each client's business, organisation and objectives
• Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships
• Support the preparation of proposals and monitor budgets, staying within the assigned budget
• Mentors and teach junior engineers

About you   

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Mechanical preferred
• 15+ years of experience and knowledge of each phase of project delivery, OoM, PFS, FS and execution work process
• Experience in slurry hydraulics, pumping and rheology
• Experience in tailings pipeline detail designs and operation
• Experience in water transfer pipelines and borefields
• Experience in pipelines for other commodities
• Enhanced knowledge of the Engineering ISO, AS, ANSI, API etc. standard design codes
• Strong problem solving and organisation skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing engineering proposals and delivering presentations

Why Ausenco?  

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer: 

• Project diversity – Ausenco values our strategic partnerships with established and emerging mining clients, supporting a wide range of projects across their sites beyond the immediate processing infrastructure.  
• Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities. 
• Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs. 
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services. 
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution. 

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition. 

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation. 

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual. 

Join us and work a better way. 

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