Mechanical Engineer

Oaky Creek Coal Pty Ltd Company; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

5 weeks annual leave

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Education assistance

Long service leave

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Job summary

Glencore's Oaky Creek Coal operation in Queensland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to maximise equipment availability and reliability while maintaining safety and production targets.

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will help develop maintenance strategies, oversee planning and scheduling, and perform root cause analysis. Coal mining equipment experience and AutoCAD proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience with coal mining equipment.
• Experience interpreting Coal Mining Legislation and Codes.
• Excellent attention to detail, be responsive, enthusiastic, innovative and a self-motivated person.
• A can-do attitude and are keen to work with the Mining Team in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and planning skills and the ability to excel within dynamic environments.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to use AutoCAD at an intermediate level or better is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maximising the availability and reliability of all mechanical equipment to continuously improve and optimise safety and production metrics.
• Assisting in the development of maintenance strategies by working with various stakeholders for all major mechanical equipment at the mine.
• Ensure the effective functioning of the maintenance planning and scheduling system.
• Participation in and running root cause analysis sessions after equipment failures.
• Staying abreast and communication of industry safety alerts to ensure the lowest possible risk to the workforce and the business at all times.
• Ensure that all new and existing equipment is designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of legislation and applicable Australian Standards wherever possible.
• Manage mechanical projects to ensure contractual obligations are met and the project is delivered within the agreed scope, budget and to the required quality standards.
• Act as a delegate for the Mechanical Engineering Manager in their absence.

Skills

Coal mining equipment

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life. Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation. Glencore’s purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. At Oaky Creek Coal we fulfil this purpose by responsibly producing and distributing high-quality export coking coal. Our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity, and entrepreneurialism reflect our purpose, our priorities and the beliefs that drive our behaviour as we carry out our business activities. They define what it means to work at Glencore, regardless of location or role. We know it’s our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes teamwork and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return, recognising and rewarding exceptional work and helping you achieve your career and professional goals. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager (MEM), you will be part of a dynamic, experienced and supportive team and will be primarily focused on managing asset capability and delivery.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Maximising the availability and reliability of all mechanical equipment to continuously improve and optimise safety and production metrics.
• Assisting in the development of maintenance strategies by working with various stakeholders for all major mechanical equipment at the mine.
• Ensure the effective functioning of the maintenance planning and scheduling system.
• Participation in and running root cause analysis sessions after equipment failures.
• Staying abreast and communication of industry safety alerts to ensure the lowest possible risk to the workforce and the business at all times.
• Ensure that all new and existing equipment is designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of legislation and applicable Australian Standards wherever possible.
• Manage mechanical projects to ensure contractual obligations are met and the project is delivered within the agreed scope, budget and to the required quality standards.
• Act as a delegate for the Mechanical Engineering Manager in their absence.

As the successful Mechanical Engineer, you will have:

• At least 2 years’ experience with coal mining equipment
• A relevant mechanical engineering qualification or a mechanical trade background
• Experience interpreting Coal Mining Legislation and Codes
• Excellent attention to detail, be responsive, enthusiastic, innovative and a self-motivated person
• A can-do attitude and are keen to work with the Mining Team in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and planning skills and the ability to excel within dynamic environments
• Strong IT skills and the ability to use AutoCAD at an intermediate level or better is preferred

In return, you will get:

• Highly competitive salary plus annual short-term performance bonus
• 5 weeks annual leave per year (5/2 roster)
• Access to Coal Mining Industry
• Long Service Leave
• Opportunities to salary sacrifice
• Provision for Education Assistance to further your studies
• Relocation assistance and generous subsidised housing is on offer

Additional Information: The local town of Tieri offers an exceptional standard of living and a vast array of facilities for adults and children. Visit (www.tieri.com.au) to see what it is really like to live and work in our top little town. As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying. Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field. Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.