Mechanical Engineer: Refrigeration / Ventilation

About the role

BBE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialized in refrigeration and ventilation to lead consulting, design and project management for underground mining environments. The role combines technical engineering work with client‑facing project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Design and optimise mine refrigeration, air‑cooling, water reticulation and fan systems.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation across concept, pre‑feasibility, feasibility and detailed design phases.
• Manage projects to ensure they are delivered within scope, budget and schedule.
• Lead internal and client meetings, presentations, technical reviews and progress reporting.
• Engage with clients and partners to build and maintain relationships.

Required profile

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Current professional engineering registration (preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in process or mining sectors, including piping and pump system design.
• Proven experience in refrigeration and ventilation plant design, report writing and project management.

Required skills

• Piping and pump system selection and design
• Refrigeration plant design
• Ventilation system design
• Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)