Graduate Mechanical Engineer: Commissioning & Operations

Alpha HPA Limited; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha HPA Limited in Gladstone is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join the team on a maximum-term basis for the duration of the Graduate Program. The role supports construction verification, operational readiness, commissioning and ongoing plant operations across engineering, maintenance and operations.

You will work with senior engineers, superintendents and managers, participate in training, and contribute to safety, reliability and quality outcomes while developing as a well-rounded

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
• Self-motivated, punctual, highly pro-active and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and risk management requirements.
• Support Operational Readiness activities through the review and development of equipment documentation, maintenance information and asset data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of asset management, reliability and inspection strategies for plant equipment and infrastructure.
• Participate in reliability studies, risk assessments and maintenance strategy reviews, including FMEA and RCM activities.
• Conduct construction verification activities to ensure installed equipment and systems align with approved designs and specifications.
• Support commissioning planning and execution activities, including the development, review and completion of commissioning documentation and checklists.
• Identify, initiate and implement improvement opportunities to optimise equipment performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, operations personnel and contractors to resolve equipment issues and improve operational outcomes.
• Provide technical mechanical engineering support to maintenance, operations and commissioning teams.
• Contribute to the successful transition of the facility from construction and commissioning through to steady-state operations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Alpha HPA Limited in Gladstone is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join the team on a maximum-term basis for the duration of the Graduate Program. The role supports construction verification, operational readiness, commissioning and ongoing plant operations across engineering, maintenance and operations.

You will work with senior engineers, superintendents and managers, participate in training, and contribute to safety, reliability and quality outcomes while developing as a well-rounded