Lead Mechanical Engineer Mining
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Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
Job Description
Fluor is one of the world’s leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies, delivering innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions across the Mining & Metals, Energy Transition, Infrastructure, Advanced Technologies, and Industrial sectors. With a global team of experts and a commitment to technical excellence, Fluor partners with clients to design and deliver complex projects that shape industries and communities worldwide.
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer within Fluor’s Mining & Metals business line, you will drive engineering excellence, guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high‑quality mechanical design solutions that meet project, regulatory, and client requirements.
Please Note : This position is contingent upon contract award
Purpose of the Role
The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for all mechanical engineering activities within mining projects. The role ensures alignment with project objectives, industry best practices, regulatory frameworks, and Fluor’s execution standards while supporting seamless cross‑disciplinary integration and high‑quality project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Technical Management
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for mechanical engineering activities across mining projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and relevant standards.
- Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of mechanical and mining-related engineers to deliver high‑quality designs, plans, and technical solutions.
- Oversee the development of mechanical engineering deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Cross‑Functional Integration
- Direct and manage interfaces between Mechanical Engineering and key project disciplines, including Process Engineering, Project Controls, Project Management, Procurement & Contracts, Construction, and client representatives.
- Ensure effective communication, timely coordination, and resolution of cross‑disciplinary issues to support integrated and predictable project execution.
Cost‑Competitive Execution
- Champion the application of Cost Competitive Execution (CCE) techniques to optimise engineering processes and deliver the most cost‑effective overall project solution.
- Drive value‑engineering initiatives to support project efficiency, constructability, operability, and long‑term lifecycle value.
- Promote continuous improvement and innovative solutions within mechanical engineering.
Project Delivery, Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Monitor mechanical engineering performance against baseline budgets for man‑hours and materials.
- Implement effective change‑management practices and provide accurate, timely reporting of variances and progress.
- Maintain proactive communication with Engineering Department Managers regarding design issues, risks, and resource needs.
- Ensure all mechanical engineering deliverables meet project specifications, quality standards, and statutory or regulatory requirements.
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4)‑year degree or global equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in mechanical engineering within mining, heavy industrial, or process plant environments.
- Recognised professional certification or registration in the applicable field (as required by location).
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage effectively with management, colleagues, clients, contractors, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret and apply applicable local, regional, and national engineering codes, standards, and regulations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in time‑sensitive environments.
Other Job Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in process plants and materials handling systems (e.g., conveyors, crushers, mills, pumps).
- Experience with effort‑hour estimating, work planning, and staffing forecasts.
- Proven leadership and team‑building capabilities, with the ability to influence and drive cross‑functional collaboration.
- Experience in project setup, development of control‑level schedules, progress reporting, and project close‑out.
- High resilience, adaptability, and ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
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