Mechanical Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Type: Permanent - Part-Time or Full-Time Location: Prospect Job Category: Engineering LMS Energy is Australia’s largest emissions reducer and the national leader in biogas-to-energy and solar on landfill. LMS requires the services of a full-time or part-time Lead Mechanical Engineer in Prospect, South Australia. This unique leadership role will support the Group Manager – Engineering and Innovation in overseeing a team of Mechanical Engineers and Draftspersons in the delivery of complex and diverse renewable energy solutions. Your passion for collaboration and innovation, combined with your expert technical aptitude will see you work cross-functionally to ensure engagement with multiple stakeholder groups and the delivery of key project outcomes. In leading a team of high-performing professionals, your style will be characterised as agile, team-oriented and inclusive and as you guide and mentor individuals to collaborate and excel in the achievement of project objectives. Key areas of focus will likely include designing biogas plans and related equipment, including generation plants, gas flaring systems, digesters, gas treatment units, and associated ancillary devices, all in line with relevant standards and regulations. Why LMS Energy? Be a part of an inclusive team, where everything we do is inspired by our vision to be the leading bioenergy and methane abatement company, powering the circular economy. Our people are supported by management with an open-door policy, while training and development opportunities mean we enjoy an unrivalled level of personal progression and growth. At LMS, we have an average staff tenure of five years. In our Engagement Survey for 2024, 94% of employees either agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend LMS as a place to work. Why? We truly value our people. Without our people, we would not be the great business we are today! Our commitment to you Health and wellbeing options, including the opportunity to work from home, flexible start and finish times, a weekly wellbeing hour and access to our holistic Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Learning and development in a supportive team environment with professional, safety and technical training opportunities and growth pathways. Community impact with participation in various charitable activities and volunteering opportunities using a "Give Back Day". Diversity, equity and inclusion committee and focus groups, ensuring a workplace where every individual feels valued, included and empowered. Leave entitlements , including prorated long-service leave, study leave and employer-paid parental leave. Rewards and recognition for length of service and cultural and safety excellence. Responsibilities: Provide effective leadership and expert guidance to the mechanical engineering group. Provide professional mechanical engineering work in the areas of planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable energy power and Ag-waste projects. Ensure mechanical designs are developed in accordance with applicable standards, codes and regulations. Provide context and purpose in the planning and assigning of mechanical engineering tasks to the mechanical engineering team. Apply mechanical engineering aptitude to the:Development of scopes of work, Basis of Design and equipment specifications suitable for purchasing. Assessment of pipe design studies (incl flow and pressure loss). Review of design calcs, PID, Equipment lists, Data Sheets and instrumentation. Drive and support collaboration with other internal business groups. Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure design compliance and timely delivery of projects. Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with CPEng accreditation. A minimum of 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience. Knowledge and understanding of Industrial Processing, Power Generation, Gas, Renewable or Energy Industries. Experience in hazardous area classification, design and Type B appliance design preferred. Australian Drivers Licence. Upholds LMS’ company values and culture. Employment is conditional upon a pre-employment medical and entitlement to work in Australia. Some roles require up-to-date vaccinations records. Please email applications to , quoting job reference ENGN-039-181024. Females are encouraged to apply. We are continuously searching for passionate individuals that value the environment, have a caring outlook, and want to work towards a brighter future. If this sounds like you, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you! Check out our website to learn more about what we do . #J-18808-Ljbffr