Engineer, Mechanical Reliability

Newmont Corporation; Northern Territory; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

FIFO allowance

Health & Wellbeing Allowance

Annual incentives

Descripción de la vacante

Newmont Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer – Fixed Plant for its Tanami operations in Australia. The role focuses on reliability strategies, predictive maintenance programs and asset improvement initiatives to maximise equipment availability and reduce downtime.

You will work closely with maintenance, processing and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and safe, reliable plant operations in a FIFO 8 days on/6 days off roster.

Formación

• Prerequisites include a tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or extensive relevant maintenance experience.
• Strong experience in fixed plant reliability, maintenance engineering or asset management within mining or heavy industry.
• Expertise in Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Experience interpreting condition monitoring data and implementing reliability improvements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; ability to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with safety and continuous improvement focus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) strategies.
• Analyse equipment performance and maintenance history to identify improvements.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement solutions.
• Oversee condition monitoring activities including vibration, oil analysis and thermography.
• Provide technical advice and mentoring to maintenance teams for reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations and engineering teams to optimise asset lifecycle costs.

Conocimientos

RCM expertise

RCA investigations

Condition monitoring data analysis

Vibration analysis

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Vibration analysis tools

Oil analysis

Thermography

Non-destructive testing

Descripción del empleo

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Tanami is one of Australia's most remote and significant underground gold mines, located deep in the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. Operating on a fly-in, fly-out roster, Tanami offers the opportunity to work at a world-class operation supported by modern infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce.

The remote location foster a strong sense of teamwork, resilience and camaraderie, with safety and mutual respect at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Warlpiri people and our commitment to creating positive outcomes for the communities where we operate. Working at Tanami means tackling unique challenges, developing valuable skills and being part of a team committed to responsible mining, continuous improvement and shaping the future of the operation.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, you will play a key role in driving asset reliability, equipment performance and maintenance optimisation across Newmont Tanami's fixed plant operations.

As a Mechanical Reliability Engineer – Fixed Plant, you will develop and implement reliability strategies, predictive maintenance programs and asset improvement initiatives to maximise equipment availability, reduce unplanned downtime and optimise whole-of-life maintenance costs.

Working closely with maintenance, processing and engineering teams, you will provide specialist technical expertise, lead equipment failure investigations and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support safe, reliable and efficient plant operations.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

• Develop and implement Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) strategies and predictive maintenance programs to optimise fixed plant reliability and equipment availability.
• Analyse equipment performance, maintenance history and condition monitoring data to identify improvement opportunities and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement sustainable solutions to improve equipment performance and extend asset life.
• Oversee condition monitoring activities, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography and non-destructive testing.
• Provide specialist technical advice, coaching and mentoring to maintenance teams, supporting reliability improvements and best maintenance practices.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering teams and specialist contractors to optimise asset lifecycle costs and drive continuous improvement.

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or extensive relevant maintenance experience.
• Strong experience in fixed plant reliability, maintenance engineering or asset management within mining, mineral processing or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Experience interpreting condition monitoring data and implementing equipment reliability and performance improvements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex equipment issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative approach and strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Your Work Environment

• Permanent Position offered on a FIFO 8 days on site | 6 days off site roster
• Work across Newmont Tanami's fixed plant and processing operations.
• Reside in our fully equipped accommodation village.
• Approved point-of-hire locations: Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth and Brisbane
• Collaborate with maintenance, processing and engineering teams to drive equipment reliability and operational performance.

What's on Offer

• Industry-competitive remuneration package
• Annual performance incentives
• FIFO allowance
• Health & Wellbeing Allowance
• Access to employee benefits, career development and progression opportunities with a global organisation

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont
Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

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