Key Accounts Engineer - Brownfields

Talent Mining and Minerals

Perth, WA

Mechanical Engineering (Engineering)

Full-time

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Key Accounts Engineer - Brownfield Projects

Talent Mining and Minerals is proud to be recruiting for a global OEM leader in high-performance slurry pumping solutions for the mining and minerals processing industries.

As their company expands across Australia, they are seeking a Key Accounts Application Engineer to strengthen partnerships with major mining clients, with a focus on brownfield projects where upgrades, replacements, and plant optimization are critical.

Position Overview

This is a unique hybrid role, combining application engineering expertise with key account management. The successful candidate will work with major mining operators, engineering consultants, and project teams to influence specifications, support plant upgrades, and deliver tailored solutions that improve uptime and reduce costs.

You'll act as both a trusted technical advisor and a strategic partner, ensuring that the company's slurry pump solutions deliver tangible operational and commercial value in Australia's most demanding mining environments.

Location

Based in Perth, Western Australia

Travel to client operations and project sites across Australia as required

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

Act as the primary technical point of contact for key mining accounts

Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineers, procurement teams, and senior stakeholders

Brownfield Project Engineering

Identify pump replacement, upgrade, and optimisation opportunities

Conduct system assessments and prepare proposals that balance technical, operational, and cost requirements

Technical Application Support

Analyse slurry characteristics and system conditions for accurate pump selection

Recommend materials, sealing solutions, and integration methods for existing plant infrastructure

Project Engagement

Provide technical input for proposals, tenders, and brownfield submissions

Support clients through shutdowns, retrofits, and commissioning phases

Market and Feedback Insights

Supply field insights to the engineering and product development teams

Track competitor activity and market trends to position their company strategically within brownfield opportunities

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent industry experience

5+ years' experience in slurry pumps, minerals processing, or heavy industrial applications

Proven background in plant upgrades, retrofits, or brownfield project support

Strong technical knowledge of slurry pump sizing, sealing systems, and wear part materials

Commercial acumen with ability to present technical solutions as business value

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills

Flexibility to travel frequently to mining and processing sites across Australia

Desirable Qualifications

Experience engaging with EPCMs and engineering consultants on project specifications

Familiarity with major slurry pump brands and their retrofit/upgrade challenges

Field experience with shutdown support and commissioning

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