Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Saunders InternationalSaunders International is a leading, Australian-based ASX-listed company, committed to providing engineering and construction services to the energy, defence, infrastructure and resource sectors. Firmly focused on safety, Saunders spans over 70 successful years. We are proud of our ever-expanding portfolio of projects covering bulk liquid storage and distribution infrastructure, bridge engineering and construction, infrastructure remediation, technical EPCM services and industrial electrical/process automation solutions.
What You'll Do
Some of the duties include, but are not limited to:
- Integrate Saunders International quality systems with project-specific requirements, including developing or adapting systems to suit fabrication and construction activities.
- Ensure applicable standards, codes, and regulatory requirements are identified and implemented across all activities.
- Promote and support Safe Act Observations (SAOs) and workplace inspections in alignment with Saunders International objectives.
- Prepare and compile project-specific Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure compliance with their requirements.
- Monitor and verify project delivery compliance, including subcontractors across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, tanks, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
- Ensure implementation and compliance with project Quality Assurance (QA) plans
- Integrate Saunders International quality systems with project-specific requirements, including developing or adapting systems to suit fabrication and construction activities.
- Ensure implementation and compliance with project Quality Assurance (QA) plans
- Monitor and verify project delivery compliance, including subcontractors across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, tanks, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
- Prepare and compile project-specific Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure compliance with their requirements.
- Promote and support Safe Act Observations (SAOs) and workplace inspections in alignment with Saunders International objectives.
- Ensure applicable standards, codes, and regulatory requirements are identified and implemented across all activities.
- Tertiary qualification or advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- General WHS Induction for construction (White Card, Blue Card).
- Enthusiasm for the role and a willingness to learn.
- Willingness to participate in a productive and friendly team culture.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong organization skills
- Practical approach to identifying and solving problems.
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellbeing leave
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cost of living discounts
- Ongoing training and development
How to Apply
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To join the Saunders team, you’ll need:
✅ Full working rights in Australia
✅ Contactable references
✅ A clear criminal record check
✅ To complete a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening)
For the right person, we would consider engaging you under the type of contract that works for you - full time, part time, ongoing, or temporary.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive workplace. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.
We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. While we review every submission carefully, we aren’t always able to respond individually due to application volume.