Mechanical Engineer

Coronado Global Resources; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Short commute to site

Coast access

Job summary

Coronado Curragh is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Curragh Complex Engineering team. You will oversee mechanical maintenance, governance, and ensure safe, compliant management of plant equipment across fixed systems and mobile assets.

Reporting to the Superintendent Engineering, you will guide maintenance teams, develop repair scopes and drawings, manage engineering documentation, assess equipment condition, and mentor junior engineers while upholding Coronado’s CARE values.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance and engineering.
• Strong safety and risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical backlog and degradation mitigation across fixed plant and site infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to maintenance teams ensuring safe, compliant work.
• Develop repair scopes, drawings, material specs and supplier submissions for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Own mechanical engineering governance including registers, reviews and documentation standards.
• Mentor early-career engineers on site and reinforce safety and Coronado CARE values.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance

Engineering governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

CORONADO GLOBAL RESOURCES is one of the world's biggest producers of high-quality metallurgical coal. Our global operations are located in two of the largest and most productive metallurgical coal basins in the world, the Bowen Basin in Queensland, Australia and the Central Appalachian region of the US, servicing customers throughout the Asia-Pacific, Americas and Europe.

Curragh Mine is one of the largest open-cut coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin and located only 12 kilometres from the local township of Blackwater.

With an unwavering commitment to Safety, Coronado Curragh can provide you with an exciting opportunity to further your career in the coal industry while creating a lifestyle that's right for you and your family.

About The Role

Join our Curragh Complex Engineering team as a Mechanical Engineer — a key technical role responsible for mechanical maintenance engineering, technical governance, and ensuring the safe, compliant management of mechanical infrastructure and equipment. You will provide engineering oversight across fixed plant systems, mobile asset interfaces, and structural components. This position reports directly to the Superintendent Engineering and plays a vital role in maintaining operational excellence and safety standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the engineering response to mechanical backlog and degradation across fixed plant and site infrastructure, ensuring technical issues are addressed with a long-term, sustainable approach.
• Provide expert technical support to maintenance execution teams, ensuring all work is properly engineered, risk-assessed, and aligned with operational and safety standards.
• Develop and review detailed repair scopes, technical drawings, material specifications, and supplier submissions to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Take ownership of mechanical engineering governance, including oversight of registers, compliance reviews, and engineering documentation standards.
• Contribute to asset management and reliability strategies by assessing equipment condition, performance, and failure modes through sound engineering principles.
• Provide supervision and technical guidance to early-career engineers on site, ensuring all work is delivered safely, competently, and in alignment with Coronado’s Code of Conduct and CARE values.

What You’ll Bring

• A formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering, along with a high level of hands‑on experience in mechanical maintenance and engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to develop and implement effective technical solutions.
• The ability to engage and influence peers and stakeholders to deliver outcomes across diverse teams.
• A sound understanding of safety, risk, and communication principles relevant to operational environments.
• Competence in using engineering systems, documentation, and tools to support maintenance and project outcomes.

What We Offer

At Coronado Curragh, our CARE values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — guide how we work and lead. We invest in your development through tailored learning opportunities and well‑being initiatives that support your personal and professional growth.

• A competitive salary package
• Company funded relocation - Subsidised accommodation options
• A short 15-minute commute to site
• Easy access to the stunning Capricorn Coast

Begin Your Journey Today!

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We offer exceptional career opportunities in the US and Australia, with long‑term career prospects and a range of staff benefits.

Coronado Curragh values collaboration, taking accountability, respect for each other and striving for excellence in all that we do. We are an inclusive employer that values and responds to innovation and encourages and recognises employee contributions and ideas. We reward our people’s effort and performance.

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to further develop their mining career with one of the world’s largest metallurgical coal producers.