Aggreko

Senior HVAC Mechanical Engineer – Mining & Events

Victoria, AU

In-personFull time roleSenior Level

About 2 months ago

About the Job

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.

We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

With expertise across power, heat, and cooling, we provide essential services wherever they’re needed. We’re hiring a Senior HVAC Mechanical Engineer to support the design and delivery of heating and cooling systems for mining and event applications across the APAC region.

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.

  • Innovative Work Environment: Collaborate with a diverse team on advanced temperature control projects in challenging and remote environments.
  • Career Growth: Be part of a high-performing engineering team with opportunities for professional development and cross-functional exposure.
  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a strong salary package, comprehensive benefits, and performance-based bonuses.
  • Safety First: Work in an environment that prioritizes OHSE and continuous improvement.
  • Purposeful Work: Contribute to high-impact projects that keep critical industries and communities running smoothly.

  

What you’ll do:  

  • Design and Size Systems: Deliver HVAC, chiller, and boiler designs tailored for mining and event environments, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
  • Technical Delivery: Support thermal projects from concept to commissioning, conducting site-specific thermal load assessments.
  • Engineering Collaboration: Work with Sales, Operations, and QHSE teams to develop cost-effective and compliant solutions.
  • System Optimization: Evaluate system performance and implement improvements for fault tolerance and redundancy (e.g., N+1 configurations).
  • Proposal Support: Contribute to technical documentation and design inputs during bidding and project planning stages.
  • Field Support: Provide operational and commissioning support, including troubleshooting during deployment.

  

You’ll have the following skills and experience: 

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Postgraduate qualifications or Chartered status are a plus.
  • Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of experience in HVAC, chiller, and boiler systems, ideally in mining, temporary infrastructure, or industrial settings.
  • Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of refrigeration cycles, psychrometrics, pressure vessel and piping design, and control systems integration.
  • Tools & Software: Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar tools for system layout and design.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and hands-on troubleshooting skills, especially in field environments.
  • Communication: Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills to work across functions and support client needs.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, and contribute to a more sustainable future in the power industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of the change.

Join us. Bring your energy. Grow your career.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion at Aggreko

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

About the Company

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Aggreko

Dumbarton, UK

5000 +

<p>As the global leader in temporary power, temperature control and energy solutions, we enable our customers to achieve their goals through a range of innovative, flexible, class-leading modular solutions.&nbsp;</p> <p>Utilising the latest technologies, we combine innovative thinking with our sector knowledge to deliver the best results; where, when and for as long as needed.</p> <p>Are you thinking about a career at Aggreko?&nbsp;</p> <p>Working at Aggreko is more than just a job. We care about the people who work with us and want to ensure that our employees have a fulfilling career, work in a safe environment, are happy and share our values. We encourage all our employees to expand their skills and knowledge, so you are able to grow and become the future of our business.</p> <p>We welcome employees from all backgrounds, disciplines and abilities, to assist us in achieving our global goals. So are you ready to join a team of great people? Get in touch.&nbsp;</p>