Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

Provide effective and professional engineering support to the Mechanical Engineering team ensuring work is completed safely, in a cost-effective manner, within budget and schedule and to the standards required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties that require application and knowledge of basic engineering principles.
• Assist the Engineering Team in providing reliable and effective mechanical engineering services. Focus on learning and contributing to daily tasks related to safety, reliability, and adapting to changes.
• Learn and apply engineering standards and best practices to ensure all mechanical engineering work complies with Methanex standards and New Zealand legislation.
• Participate in hazard, risk, design and reliability reviews.
• Assist in creating the scope of work for assigned mechanical projects and prepare it for review with Senior Engineers.
• Participate in the commissioning of assigned mechanical projects with Operations.
• Assist in developing design and construction work packages that are customer-focused, clear, detailed, and feasible. Ensure these packages meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Coordinate the design approval process in consultation with other disciplines.
• Assist in the tender process and help award contracts in collaboration with the Procurement department.
• Liaise with external mechanical engineering consulting services as required.
• Stay informed about new or changing legislation and technical developments in I&E engineering to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• BE(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
• Some understanding or knowledge of standards and procedures and industry best practice
• Basic level of knowledge of the petrochemical industry
• Familiar with engineering software packages
• Some understanding of project management fundamentals
• Some awareness of a safety culture in engineering
• Reasoning and analysis potential
• Recognise important relationships and ability to contribute to and work within a team.
• Achievement / delivery focus – sets high standards including accuracy and attention to detail
• Inquisitive / desire to learn, self-motivated, can take initiative and willing to ask questions.
• Competent in Microsoft Office suite
  

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Applications close Sunday 29 June 2025 NZT

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