Mechanical Engineer

IXOM; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition program

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible working options

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Melbourne, Australia, seeks a motivated Mechanical Engineer for their maintenance team. The role involves delivering safe and efficient maintenance strategies, supporting plant operations, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in mechanical engineering within heavy industries and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Join for competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintaining mechanical systems within heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks related to Major Hazard Facility legislation.
• Practical experience with safe systems of work and permit to work processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Collaborate to develop maintenance strategies enhancing plant reliability.
• Design and implement modifications to mechanical plant and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical systems maintenance

Mechanical design

Safety systems implementation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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About your role

We’re seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our Laverton maintenance team and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance strategies across the site. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll contribute to both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, support critical plant operations, and help drive continuous improvement in safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all work complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, relevant regulations, and Ixom’s Safety Management System (SMS)
• Collaborate with a high‑performing team to deliver maintenance strategies that enhance plant reliability and cost‑effectiveness
• Provide professional customer service that supports the business’ operational needs
• Offer site‑wide support across Laverton to meet maintenance and business requirements
• Apply maintenance strategies that align with safety, budget, and reliability goals
• Assist in managing critical plant and equipment to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance
• Take proactive steps to improve plant safety and reliability by preventing repeat failures
• Use your mechanical engineering expertise to develop and execute detailed maintenance plans
• Lead sustenance projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Contribute to the development of the mechanical maintenance budget and long‑term capital planning
• Design and implement modifications to mechanical plant and equipment as needed

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a driven and safety‑focused professional who brings a strong technical foundation and hands‑on experience in industrial maintenance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in maintaining mechanical systems within heavy industrial environments such as chemical processing, oil & gas,
• Solid background in mechanical design and plant modifications, with the ability to deliver practical, fit‑for‑purpose engineering solutions
• A track record of success working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and organisational levels to deliver business‑critical outcomes
• Sound understanding of regulatory frameworks, particularly those related to Major Hazard Facility (MHF) legislation
• Strong working knowledge of relevant mechanical design standards and industry codes of practice
• Practical experience implementing and adhering to safe systems of work, including permit to work processes, management of change, incident investigations, and hazard studies
• A Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (B.E Mech), underlining your technical expertise and readiness to contribute to a high‑performing maintenance team

Benefits at IXOM

For a start, you’ll work for a large global organisation, where you’ll not only earn a competitive salary, but you’ll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts.

Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.

We support what’s important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity, and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible.

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing