Mechanical Engineer

Cement Australia Pty Limited; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Discounted products

Salaried day off

Health insurance discounts

Gym membership reimbursement

World Travel Voucher

Job summary

Cement Australia is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the Gladstone site’s Operations team. You will oversee day-to-day performance, breakdown management, and long-term asset planning across a 1.7 million tonne clinker kiln, lime kiln, and cement mills, with backup at the East End limestone mine.

With a Mechanical Engineering degree and 5+ years in asset/maintenance management, you will apply SAP and MS Office, lead maintenance planning, review work orders, and champion safety

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in asset and maintenance management within heavy industry or cement manufacturing.
• Proven ability to respond to and manage complex breakdowns.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to plant troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse daily plant performance and report findings.
• Manage breakdowns end to end from recovery plan development through to commissioning and close-out reporting.
• Develop and review scopes of work and provide direction to maintenance teams.
• Review work orders and direct planners on priorities and execution.
• Apply condition monitoring to identify failing or at‑risk equipment before it becomes a problem.
• Maintain mechanical asset life plans and task lists.
• Identify and report mechanical risks to support reliability and availability targets.
• Support capital projects with engineering input.
• Develop and review maintenance methods and inspection/test plans.
• Contribute to safety culture through toolbox talks and risk assessments.

Skills

Asset maintenance

SAP

MS Office

Maintenance planning

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Roles like this do not come up often. Sites like this exist even less.

Home to Australia's largest cement plant, our Gladstone site is an engineering environment unlike most. With a 1.7 million tonne per year clinker kiln, a lime kiln, cement mills, and significant material handling infrastructure spanning stacking, reclaiming, packaging, rail, road, and bulk ship-loading, the scale and complexity here is genuinely impressive. This role also supports activities at our East End limestone mine.

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the Operations team and play a central role in keeping this plant running at its best. Reporting to the Mechanical Services Manager, you will have broad scope across the entire site, from day-to-day plant performance through to breakdown management, capital project support, and long-term asset planning.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Monitor and analyse daily plant performance through lead and lag indicators, assess plant health and provide clear reporting
• Manage breakdowns end to end - from recovery plan development through to commissioning and detailed close-out reporting
• Develop quality technical scopes of work and provide clear direction to the maintenance team during planned and unplanned work
• Review work orders and direct planners on priorities and execution
• Apply condition monitoring principles to identify failing or at-risk equipment before it becomes a problem
• Manage and update mechanical asset life plans and task lists
• Identify and report mechanical risks to support reliability and availability targets
• Support capital projects with practical engineering input
• Develop and review maintenance methods and Inspection and Test Plans
• Actively contribute to a strong safety culture through toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety observations

What You’ll Bring

We are open to the level of experience you bring - what matters most is a solid mechanical background and the drive to take ownership of a site this scale. Ideally you will have:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in asset and maintenance management within heavy industry or cement manufacturing
• Proven ability to respond to and manage complex breakdowns
• Strong communication and people skills - you will be working across the whole site
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to plant troubleshooting

Why Join Cement Australia?

• Be Yourself: Be your authentic self in a diverse and dedicated workplace where we focus on achieving great results together.
• Paid Parental Leave : Enjoy 12 weeks paid leave for the primary carer and 1-week paid partner leave to support your family and cherish special moments.
• Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with sgfleet , offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
• Discounted Products: Renovating? D IY’er ? Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
• S alaried Day Off each month : All salaried roles now have the option to work a 19-day month.
• Health & Well-being : Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance (Medibank), and access to our EAP program, not to mention a reimbursement of up to $1000 p.a. for Yaralla or your annual gym membership; OR a $1000 World Travel Voucher.

Who We Are

Cement Australia has been at the heart of the nation’s infrastructure for decades, proudly standing as Australia’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services.

But we’re more than just cement. Our diverse operations include heavy industrial manufacturing, coal and limestone mining, bulk transport distribution, rail and shipping logistics, and innovative waste management through Geocycle, where we turn challenges into sustainable solutions.

At Cement Australia, we believe in empowering our people with the tools, support, and opportunities to make a real impact. Join a collaborative team that values work-life balance and thrives on innovation. Together, we’re building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future—driven by a shared commitment to excellence and our core values.

What Else You Need to Know

• References, a pre-employment medical and background check are part of the recruitment process.
• Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We welcome applications from Australian residents with valid working rights.