Senior Structural Designer

Wood is currently seeking a Senior Structural Designer to join our Minerals & Metals division. Join us in our offices situated in the heart of Perth CBD, offering state of the art end-of-trip facilities and wellbeing classes.

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future.  Being part of Team Wood, means you're in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.

Our Vision:   Deliver Solutions that transform the world.

Our Values:   Care Courage Commitment

Leading the way in mineral processing and metallurgical refining, our expertise and presence span all commodities and geographies of the world - Australia, Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia. For over 60 years, from study through start-up, at pace and at scale, we have been advancing the world’s largest and most technically challenging mining projects across key commodities: 

• Lithium
• Nickel / Cobalt
• Copper
• Gold
• Rare Earths
• Iron Ore
• Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

Join Wood in the heart of Perth's CBD with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative.  In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs.

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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 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.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Lead Structural Designer, you will join a collective team based across Perth & Brisbane that support our clients and projects from studies to detailed engineering and EPCM delivery. 

In addition, this role will undertake the following duties: 

• Detailed layout, design and production of drawings encompassing all aspects of a plant construction package in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements 
• Inter-discipline liaison, support and timely transfer of information 
• Timely completion of drawings and schedules 
• Review and processing of vendor data and drawings 
• Adherence to project man-hour budgets 
• Adherence to Wood Standards and Procedures 
• Assist in checking of study and project drawings 
• Assist with training of junior draftsperson 
• Miscellaneous drafting and site tasks, as directed 
• Assistance with site installation and commissioning 
• Assistance with the development of estimates.

Qualifications:

You will be an Australian citizen or be eligible to hold Permanent Residency (PR) to work lawfully in Australia

As a structural designer, you will have built your career within the resources sector, with experience in the design of mineral processing facilities, ideally from concept through to detailed engineering. 

Your passion and exposure to large scale projects will have seen you work in a multi disciplinary environment, building relations with wide range of stakeholders.

You will also have:

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Relative Qualification in structural (concrete and steel) design within the resource sector 
• Well-developed computer skills with a good knowledge of at least one CAD system (preferably MicroStation OBD) as well as a working knowledge of spreadsheets 
• Good understanding of mineral resource technology as well as structural (concrete and steel) technology 
• Possess teamwork skills as well as an understanding of other discipline requirements and expectations 
• Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas 
• Good understanding of the scope of work and project development process 
• Proficient checking skills with ability to work unsupervised, focus on task completion, initiative
• Good organisational and time management skills 
• Ability to problem-solve effectively 
• Effective communication skills 
• Ability to effectively work in a team 
• Attention to detail 
• Strong analytical, literacy and numerical skills 
• Understanding of Australian and common International standards and regulatory authority requirements in the relevant processing sector   

What will set you apart will be your proven experience partnering with clients from juniors through to tier one majors, from concept development through project execution in an EPCM contractual model.

It takes an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds to unlock solutions to tomorrows most critical challenges. Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

If you are a Senior Structural Designer looking for an opportunity to take the lead during an exciting growth phase for Wood - apply today! 

Shortlisting will commence immediately.