Mechanical Engineer

Description

Job Summary: Wood is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in mining projects to design, specify, and coordinate mechanical and piping systems for Minerals and Metals projects. Key Highlights: 1. Significant and interesting projects in the Minerals and Metals sector. 2. Flexible work arrangements that balance the needs of everyone. 3. Commitment to continuous professional development. Wood is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in mining project development to join the Engineering team for a major ongoing project and become part of its Minerals \& Metals business unit. This opportunity is available in Chile. *All our job offers comply with Law 21\.015, which promotes the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the labor market. If you require any reasonable accommodation (e.g., accessibility, ramps, sign language interpreter, etc.), please let us know in your application.* **The Role** The Mechanical Engineer for Mining Projects is responsible for preparing engineering documentation to size and specify mechanical and piping systems, as well as possessing knowledge in maintenance (design and planning), and applying client standards to ongoing projects. The role involves participating in the development of standards, collaborating with engineering teams, and coordinating interdisciplinary tasks. **Our Clients and Projects** **Designing the future. Transforming the world.** From feasibility studies through to execution, Wood’s Minerals and Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects worldwide for over 60 years. Our world demands advanced and scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet the growing demand for all raw materials. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe, and rapid project delivery worldwide, while striving for net zero. **What We Can Offer** * **Significant and interesting projects** delivered to industry leaders in the Minerals and Metals sectors. * **Flexible work arrangements** that balance the needs of the client, the team, and the individual. * **Commitment to diversity and inclusion** across our entire organization, supported by employee networks dedicated to giving voice to all employees. * **Flexible benefits package**, adaptable to your lifestyle. * **Commitment to continuous professional development**, through personalized development plans aligned with individual needs and interests. * **Global connections with leading industry experts** worldwide who are shaping the standards of our profession. **Typical Responsibilities** * Supporting technical engineering development teams on mining projects as a mechanical and piping engineer. * Developing technical documentation related to mechanical and piping systems. * Coordinating and reviewing mechanical layouts on mining projects. * Performing calculations associated with the design of mechanical and piping systems. * Interdisciplinary coordination. * Reviewing vendor engineering, including critical analysis and an operational and maintainability perspective. **What Makes You Extraordinary?** At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunity and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So, even if you do not meet every requirement listed below, but feel you have some of the relevant experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. * Professional degree in Civil Mechanical Engineering. * Minimum 10 years’ experience in engineering project development related to mining. * Experience in underground mining projects and design of mechanical systems for material handling (grinding, transportation, storage, etc.). * Skills in management, negotiation, and interaction with clients and contractors. * Mature professional judgment in designing practical and cost-effective solutions. * Ability to solve problems requiring application of research data from one’s own discipline and related disciplines. * Proficient use of MS Office software. * Work authorization in Chile. Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 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.