Plant and Equipment Specialist

Location: Canberra, South Pacific Island countries

• Extraordinary career, unique and stimulating opportunities
• Opportunity to work on challenging and major projects
• Flexible and friendly working environment

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.

The role 

We are currently seeking a talented Plant and Equipment Specialist to work closely with our other transport specialists in Vanuatu.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• More than 10 years of experience in the area of logistics and transport management; particularly in mechanics and construction fleet management
• University qualifications in engineering or related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise a team
• Experience working in the South Pacific
• Experience working on development programs with experience in institutional capacity building highly desirable
• Experience implementing operational policies for the road transport sub-sector.
• Applicants that have previous experience working with SMEC would be considered favourably
• Able to undertake extensive travel (domestic and international).

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com  To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 18 Jan 2013 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Feb 2013 Aus. Eastern Standard Time