Mechanical Engineer (Fabrication & QA)

Full-Time Karratha Local Position with Excellent Remuneration and Career Growth

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for quality and a strong understanding of fabrication processes? If you thrive in environments where attention to detail, precision, and teamwork are essential — this is your opportunity. Join a progressive and well-equipped engineering team servicing world-class Oil & Gas, Mining, and Marine projects across the Pilbara.

Position Statement

The Mechanical Engineer (Fabrication & QA Focus) is responsible for delivering high-quality engineering and drafting services, while ensuring that all fabrication work meets internal and external quality standards. This role bridges the gap between design, workshop execution, and quality assurance, contributing to compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the business.

Areas of Responsibility

• Maintain individual and workplace safety in accordance with company standards

• Interpret engineering drawings, scopes of work, and specifications to support quality and fabrication accuracy

• Collaborate with workshop and production teams to ensure all fabrication activities are compliant with technical and QA requirements

• Support preparation and management of QA documentation including ITPs, MDRs, NCRs, and inspection checklists

• Conduct internal inspections and assist with weld mapping, dimensional checks, and documentation audits

• Liaise with clients and third-party inspectors to support QA verification and compliance processes

• Participate in site visits for quality reviews, scoping, and fabrication feasibility assessments

• Assist in compiling handover documentation packages in accordance with project requirements

• Ensure workshop equipment, materials, and procedures meet required safety and quality standards

• Provide technical input into welding procedures and fabrication methodologies

• Help coordinate workshop QA processes, documentation workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Support training and mentoring around QA and compliance expectations within the team

• Actively contribute to a quality-driven and solutions-focused team culture

About You

You are a mechanically minded, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys working hands-on in fabrication environments while maintaining a strong focus on compliance and quality. You're confident working with drawings, specifications, and QA systems, and you thrive in a collaborative team committed to doing things right the first time.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering, or relevant trade qualification with QA/fabrication experience

• Sound understanding of steel fabrication techniques, welding processes, and QA inspection standards

• Experience preparing and reviewing QA documentation (ITPs, MDRs, etc.)

• Strong skills in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, etc.)

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 systems and workshop quality procedures

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong planning and time management abilities, with attention to detail

• Proactive and collaborative approach with a commitment to safety and professional standards

Highly regarded but not essential:

• Welding inspection certifications (e.g. CSWIP, WTIA)

• Familiarity with AS/NZS and ISO welding and fabrication standards

• Site access cards: RIO, BHP, FMG, MSIC

• Programming skills (e.g. Python, Java) for process automation or document control

About KAW Engineering

KAW Engineering (KAW) is the largest steel products manufacturer in the North-West of Western Australia. We deliver Structural and Mechanical Engineering services from our workshops in the Karratha Industrial Estate and on-site across mine processing facilities, rail infrastructure, and ports of the Pilbara. We are leaders in the field, with numerous awards and recognition for innovation and excellence, unmatched equipment and facilities in the region.

Why Join Our Team?

Not only will you have the chance to grow and dramatically increase your skills and experience, but we also offer support and foster personal development and career growth. Our business is well-respected, well-resourced with excellent tooling and equipment, and positioned to help you excel in your role. We reward performance, and by joining us in such a consequential role, you will have a meaningful and significant impact on the ongoing growth and performance of the organisation.

Additional Information

An applicant with current site-specific induction and entry cards such as RIO, BHP, FMG, MSIC will be highly regarded. 

This is not a FIFO position, however, an applicant who is willing to relocate to Karratha may be considered for a short-term FIFO engagement to assist through probationary periods and during relocation. 

Next Steps:

If you meet these criteria and you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d like to hear from you! We pride ourselves in treating our staff as part of the family and not just another number. 

If you are interested in this role, please send your resume, a minimum of 2 professional referees and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position via the Apply Now button. 

Full-Time Local Karratha Position with Excellent Remuneration and Benefits

Are you a focused, clear-thinking, and organised Workshop Supervisor looking for a career challenge rather than just a job? Are you driven by constant improvement and love seeing others and yourself succeed? If so, this could be your future.

About You:

People describe you as a strong leader, excellent communicator, highly organised, adaptable, and a team player. You have a natural ability to think ahead, foresee issues and risks before they appear, and have solutions ready to implement. You thrive on motivating and leading a team of tradespeople and apprentices to achieve the highest levels of quality and efficiency. You are driven, even-tempered, consistent, and unafraid of challenges. You enjoy being on the front lines and can quickly build deep rapport with your reports, colleagues, and external clients. You take a personal interest in health and well-being and see the benefit and satisfaction in what our company provides to its clients. You have a passion for the mechanical/structural industry and delivering projects with the highest levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Moreover, you are motivated by results and understand that through strategic direction, you add a competitive advantage to the overall success of the company. You believe that organizational success comes from managing yourself and empowering and supporting your people rather than micromanaging numbers.

Your history of personal development and demonstrated drive for personal growth and skill development will be evident in your CV. You have a background as a Mechanical/Structural Workshop Supervisor, showcasing your ability to work autonomously and motivate and empower your team.

Requirements:

• Welding Supervision qualification meeting AS1554.1 Clause 4.12.1 (or willingness to obtain within the first 6 months)

• Trade Qualification & Experience in Welding, Mechanical Fitting, or Machining

• Current Australian Driver’s License

• Experience supervising a Fabrication Workshop

• In good health and have the fitness to deliver this role

Please list any additional tickets, qualifications, training, and competencies in your CV that may be favorable to the role.

Qualities and Characteristics:

You are a self-starter who is energetic, influential, and motivated. Your independence and integrity are matched by your honesty, loyalty, and strong communication skills. You are strategic, organized, efficient, and punctual, with a confidence that enables decisive and level-headed actions. Polite and pleasant, you are conscientious, practical, and spontaneous. You are thorough, diligent, and intelligent, with a mature approach to problem-solving. Compassionate and a good listener, you are attentive, patient, disciplined, and thoughtful. Flexible and capable of multi-tasking, you excel at balancing multiple responsibilities with ease.

Why Join Our Team?

Not only will you have the chance to grow and dramatically increase your skills and experience, but we also offer support and foster personal development and career growth. Our business is well-respected, well-resourced with excellent tooling and equipment, and positioned to help you excel in your role. We reward performance, and by joining us in such a consequential role, you will have a meaningful and significant impact on the ongoing growth and performance of the organization.

About KAW Engineering:

KAW Engineering (KAW) is the largest steel products manufacturer in the North-West of Western Australia. We have enjoyed 14 years of sustained year-on-year growth under current management, and the business has been operating in Karratha for over 40 years. We deliver Structural and Mechanical Engineering services from our workshops in the Karratha Industrial Estate and on-site across mine processing facilities, rail infrastructure, and ports of the Pilbara. We are leaders in the field, with numerous awards and recognition for innovation and excellence, unmatched equipment and facilities in the region.

We have an excellent reputation in the industry, leading in safety, performance, values, innovation, team execution, and customer satisfaction.

The Role:

As a Workshop Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct pre-starts, safety meetings and lead the team in safety, quality & efficiency (Drive the culture of the workshop)

• Organizing the execution and delivery of structural/mechanical jobs through the workshop

• Work with the projects team to execute project requirements

• Manage your resources and schedule, plan daily tasks, develop project execution strategies

• Understand, communicate and deliver technical and quality requirements

• Fulfil the role of Responsible Welding Supervisor

• Working positively within a team

• Participate and lead in safety, audit and compliance activities

• Manage routine maintenance tasks and stock control of consumables

• Innovate and improve processes and deliver more efficient performance

• Provide training and support for trades and apprentice staff

Next Steps:

Please send your CV and a Covering Letter addressing the role, your skills and experience, the unique benefits you would bring to the role, and “how you would oversee a workshop that is the benchmark for safety, quality, and efficiency” via the Apply Now button. 

Timing:

Initial interviews will be held in person or by Google Meet within 5 days of notification. This is a full-time role and will commence as soon as practical thereafter.

📢 Role: Senior Systems Engineer

🕒 Duration: 6-month contract with potential extensions
⭐ Eligibility: Open to candidates with full Australian work rights
📍 Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week in office (Chifley Tower, Sydney CBD or Bella Vista)

👉 Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Systems Engineer to join a dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in designing, implementing, and managing both Linux and Windows server environments. This role requires a strong understanding of automation, configuration management, and modern DevOps practices to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure.

🔧 Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in the design and implementation of Linux & Windows server image deployment and management (SOE).
• Strong background in building server operating systems and creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Expertise in automation and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Terraform, PowerShell, and vRealize Automation.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles.
• Experience with server validation and assurance.
• Hands-on experience in cloud environments including VMware, AWS, and Azure.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Standard Operating Environments (SOEs) for Linux and Windows servers.
• Build and configure server operating systems, including SOP creation.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and configuration management using preferred tools.
• Apply CI/CD principles to streamline deployment and integration processes.
• Perform server validation and assurance to meet compliance and performance standards.
• Support and maintain infrastructure across cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues to ensure high availability.
• Document processes, configurations, and system changes for operational transparency.

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

For more information about this or other opportunities, please contact Aasifa Ruhani. Please quote our job reference number 647878.

About us

NTT Ltd. is a leading global technology services company. Working with organizations around the world, we achieve business outcomes through intelligent technology solutions. For us, intelligent means data driven, connected, digital and secure. As a global ICT provider, we employ more than 40,000 people in a diverse and dynamic workplace that spans 57 countries, trading in 73 countries and delivering services in over 200 countries and regions

NTT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category. 

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join our long term investment and planning team based anywhere within Essential Energy's operational footprint.



About You

We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience in electrical engineering, preferably related to network regulation or planning with the ability and engage and influence a broad range of stakeholders through a consultative approach. You will have the ability to understand business wide implications of strategic decisions made during the formulation of each Regulatory Proposal, as well as provide expert advice and direction to the Executive Leadership Team as to the impact of business decisions made within the Regulatory Period.



About the role

Reporting to the Future Asset Investment and Planning Manager, as the Senior Engineer you will work with a broad cross-section of internal stakeholders to assist in the development of Essential Energy's OPEX, and CAPEX requirements for system capex (assets), to deliver on the Corporate Strategy and customer expectations, whilst proactively engaging with external stakeholders such as Regulatory bodies on network risk, current and future network investment needs. This role will be key in translating regulatory principles into business as usual, working with other workstreams in improving the business to operate in a manner that aligns to regulatory requirements.



Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering to satisfy Professional Membership criterion of Engineers Australia or other Professional Body as aligned to the Washington Accord.
• Attainment and ongoing successful maintenance of all regulatory, industry and business required licenses, authorisations and other such certificates deemed necessary for the role.
• WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate (or willing to obtain).

Desirable

• Experience with data visualisation platforms such as PowerBI

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.





For further information, please contact Sam Peake, Future Asset Investment and Planning Manager on 02 6589 8621.





Applications close on Thursday 30 October at 11:55pm AEST.



Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future.

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disability. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call 1800 255 777.

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• Strong hands-on leadership/technical leadership skills
• Experience on Azure Cloud would be preferable 
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, database architecture, and cloud computing.
• Experience processing large-scale GPS or geospatial data is a huge plus.

• Work on a product that makes a real impact in an exciting, ever-evolving space.
• Fully remote working!
• Small, agile team where your contributions actually matter.
• Work somewhere that celebrates adventure, camping and the great outdoors!

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer in Melbourne to work on CASG projects.

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Agile Systems Engineer (remote) into work on CASG projects.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Draft engineering content for agile ASDEFCON templates.
• Apply systems engineering expertise to support Defence acquisition and sustainment best practices.
• Work within agile Defence project environments to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Attend workshops and consult with project leads to shape agile content and strategy.
• Finalise ASDEFCON artefacts and contribute to agile correspondence and discussions.

• Agile experience in a Defence environment, with ASDEFCON experience great to have
• Think-outside-the-box mentality
• Systems engineering experience in Defence projects/programs
• Ability to collaborate with a remote team and deliver impactful outcomes

• What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.

• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.

• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

• Full time, ongoing position
• Salary starting at $191,640 plus 16% Superannuation - negotiable based on skills and experience
• Free gym membership + onsite physio 
• Relocation reimbursement available

As a Principal Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and advancing protection standards and implementations to meet regulatory and customer requirements, including embedded generation and storage. You will develop business cases for asset replacement projects and oversee maintenance strategies and defect management. Overall, you will ensure safety, network security and reliability, with effective risk management and commercially prudent investment recommendations.

You will be responsible for managing the staff within the Protection engineering team and provide specialist technical knowledge and support to the business on network protection, including the provision of protection studies and investigation of network incidents.

Key responsibilities;

• Lead and manage the staff within the Protection engineering team.
• Manage the condition and performance of Evoenergy’s protection and zone metering assets in alignment with the broader Asset Management Strategy.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies using Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) methodology, and develop asset portfolio strategies and business cases for asset replacement programs and projects.
• Define the annual protection and zone substation metering systems program of work and oversee its delivery by internal teams and contractors.
• Review and approve network alteration proposals and protection studies to ensure safety, reliability and regulatory requirements are met for the Evoenergy network and customer connections including embedded generation and storage.
• Liaise with other departments regarding protection system design, quality, testing and related issues to ensure adherence to standards and that the users’ expectations and requirements are met.

Please see the attached position descriptions to view the full list of responsibilities for these roles.

Our ideal candidate: 

• You have tertiary qualifications in Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering; recognised for membership of the Institution of Engineers or relevant industry institution.
• Can demonstrate your knowledge and experience with electrical network protection systems, and network technical assessments.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 substation network communication standards and application in protection systems.
• Knowledge of requirements contained in the National Electricity Rules and AEMO Guidelines.
• You work collaboratively and can effectively lead others to ensure the completion of tasks and support others to succeed in their roles.
• You can work flexibly and be adaptive, innovative and accepting of new ideas, willing to approach new challenges and adjust plans to meet new priorities.
• You take active steps to ensure the safety of your colleagues and our community, championing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.

About Evoenergy: 

We own, maintain and operate the electricity distribution network in the ACT and the gas network in the ACT and parts of NSW. We supply safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity to over 200,000 residential and business electricity customers, and over 140,000 gas customers.

At Evoenergy, we’re focused on safety, reliability, innovation and sustainability. We boast a positive safety culture that encourages and inspires, because the work we do matters to thousands of Canberrans.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability. 

Thinking of moving in Canberra?

The ACT is Australia's best kept secret. Canberra’s location offers easy access to the South Coast and snowfields, making it perfect for an outdoor and adventure based lifestyle. Learn more about the territory here. 

Apply now 

Apply through our Recruitment Portal by submitting your resume and a cover letter that clearly outlines the key skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role. You should also address the ‘Ideal Candidate’ criteria above. 

To learn more about the role, please email Matthew Turner on matthew.turner@evoenergy.com.au.

For guidance with the application process, please contact Lucy Bate at recruitment@evoenergy.com.au. 

Applications will be accepted until the 29th of October 2025

Please note: the successful applicant must have, or be willing to obtain, an AusCheck background check. For more information on AusCheck background checks, please see information available from Department of Home Affairs

• Full time permanent staff role and competitive salary offered
• Perth CBD based and working within a cohesive and experienced team
• Busy and diverse project portfolio

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• Extensive experience as a Civil Designer within the infrastructure or urban development sectors.
• Strong proficiency in 12D, with the ability to manage complex civil design models.
• Experience guiding and mentoring other Civil Designers
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian design standards and practices.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams.

• Deliver civil design work across roads, bridges, rail, and urban development projects.
• Produce detailed designs, models, and documentation using 12D and associated software.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and performance management for less experienced Designers and Technicians.
• Collaborate closely with Engineers, Project Managers, and clients to ensure design solutions meet scope, budget, and quality requirements.
• Contribute to design reviews, quality assurance, and innovation in design practices.
• Support bid preparation and project planning as required.