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 Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer in Prospect, South Australia.   

As part of our team, you will work closely with the Manager – Mechanical Engineering, taking a key role in the delivery of professional mechanical engineering solutions across areas such as pipe design, rotating plant, gas flows, structural and process flows applicable to gas conditioning and combustion. You will collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure project schedules are achieved, engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. The role involves occasional interstate travel to support site operations and new projects. Strong communication and leadership skills along with a high level of technical aptitude are essential to drive team engagement and the delivery of key organisational outcomes.  

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 means 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 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:

• Deliver professional mechanical engineering work in areas of pipe design, rotating plant, gas flows, structural and process flows applicable to gas conditioning and combustion 

• Plan and assign the modification of civil, mechanical and structural drawings such as P&ID’s, civil layouts & details, mechanical piping layouts & details, pipe support details and structural platform details 

• Produce design concepts (in AutoCAD or equivalent 3D package) 

• Review engineering designs from other engineers against established quality guidelines 

• Ensure a high level of design compliance to relevant standards, codes and guidelines 

• Prepare data sheets, instrumentation setting sheets, Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance instructions, Quality Assurance documentation and other relevant work procedures and documentation as required 

• Prepare Scopes of Work, tender packs, engineering reports and Specifications 

• Deliver and mentor others in operational support through implementing improvements, maintenance planning, troubleshooting and fault finding 

• Co-ordinate gas compliance approval requirements for operational plant 

• Design in accordance with hazardous area requirements and applicable Australian standards, codes and guidelines 

• Conduct risk management, have a high degree of safety in designs, and role model use of organisational safety systems 

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8-10 years of professional mechanical engineering experience  

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering  

• Knowledge and understanding of Industrial Processing, Power Generation, Gas, Renewable or Energy Industries   

• Australian Drivers Licence 

• Fitness for work to perform the job role safely and competently 

• Upholds LMS’ company values and culture 

Please email applications to employment@lms.com.au, quoting job reference ENGN-41-130325
Employment is conditional upon a pre-employment medical and entitlement to work in Australia. Some roles require up-to date vaccinations records. 

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 https://www.lms.com.au/ .

LMS Energy (LMS) does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. LMS considers any resume (CV) or biography received from an agency without prior approval from a member of our HR team to be unsolicited and gratuitous, and such submissions will not be recognised by LMS for purposes of “ownership” of the candidate. Agencies are requested not to contact any employee at LMS with recruiting enquiries. LMS does not consider candidates received by the company until they are received by the HR team directly from the agency after approval has been given and a fee agreement is in place. LMS will not pay a fee to any agency that does not follow these guidelines. Any questions, please contact employment@lms.com.au.