Mechanical Engineer

Job Q; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8/6 FIFO roster

Contract position with extension view

Job summary

Randstad is sourcing two Mechanical Maintenance Readiness Specialists for a major 7.5Mtpa expansion in Australia. The role focuses on reliability engineering, defect elimination, and structured maintenance strategies within a fixed plant setting.

You will support commissioning, ramp-up and transition to long-term operations, working a balanced 8:6 FIFO roster. Ideal candidates are trade-qualified or engineering graduates in mechanical fields, with CMMS experience (SAP/Pronto) and strong

Qualifications

• Trade qualified with mechanical engineering focus or degreed in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in mining, bulk materials handling or heavy industry preferred.
• Hands-on with fixed plant equipment and data cleanliness in CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance strategy and defect elimination for reliability.
• Audit and optimise day-to-day mechanical maintenance practices.
• Refine asset master data and ensure critical spares readiness.
• Support commissioning, ramp-up and early operations phases.

Skills

Trade qualified

Cert III/IV Mechanical

Fitter & Turner

Engineering (Mechanical)

CMMS experience

Vibration analysis

Education

Cert III/IV Mechanical Engineering

Engineering degree (Mechanical) optional

Tools

SAP

Pronto

CMMS

Job description

#### Mechanical EngineerWayville, SA 5034Full Time#### Job descriptionBalanced FIFO 8:6 Roster High-Impact 7.5Mtpa Ramp-Up | 6-month initial contract with strong view to extend Mechanical Focus | 2x Mechanical Specialist roles (Trade or Degree qualified)About the Opportunity Shape Mechanical Asset Reliability on a Major 7.5Mtpa Expansion Are you a proactive Mechanical Maintenance Specialist or Reliability Engineer looking to leave your mark on a tier-one ramp-up project? We are currently seeking two Mechanical Maintenance Readiness Specialists / Engineers to join our client's high-performing team on a balanced 8:6 FIFO roster. This is a critical 6-month contract with strong potential for extension as the project transitions through commissioning and materials handling system (MHS) ramp-up into sustained, long-term operations. What's On OfferWork-Life Balance: Highly desirable 8:6 FIFO roster. Project Exposure: Strategic involvement in a high-profile 7.5Mtpa expansion with genuine long-term prospects. Supportive Culture: Join an industry leader committed to site safety, structured mentoring, and clear career development pathways.What We're Looking ForQualifications: Trade qualified (Cert III / IV Mechanical Engineering / Fitter & Turner) or tertiary qualified in Engineering (Mechanical, Reliability, or similar). Industry Experience: Proven background across mining, bulk materials handling, mineral processing, or heavy industrial fixed plant. Fixed Plant Knowledge: Prior hands-on familiarity with fixed plant mechanical equipment (e.g., conveyor networks, primary/secondary crushers, screening stations, feeders, chutes, or hoisting systems) is highly regarded. Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated ability to set up structured mechanical maintenance strategies, improve equipment reliability, and clean master data in CMMS (SAP / Pronto or similar).Key Responsibilities You will bridge the gap between capital delivery and operational excellence. Core duties include:Mechanical Strategy & Defect Elimination: Investigate repeat mechanical breakdowns, wear issues, and chronic reliability bottlenecks to deliver root-cause solutions from concept to close-out. Standards & Readiness: Audit day-to-day mechanical maintenance practices against company standards, identify operational gaps, and optimise mechanical maintenance strategies to prevent unplanned downtime. Master Data & Critical Spares: Lead initiatives to refine mechanical asset master data, ensure critical mechanical spares readiness (gearboxes, pulleys, bearings, crushers, screens, liners), and establish standard work instructions (SWIs). Equipment Health & Condition Monitoring: Implement structured mechanical asset health monitoring routines (vibration analysis, oil sampling, thermography, non-destructive testing), defect-elimination workflows, and reliability performance tracking. Technical Support: Provide hands-on mechanical engineering advice during commissioning, mechanical completion, ramp-up, and early operational phases. Stakeholder Collaboration: Align closely with operations, capital projects, engineering, and equipment OEMs to integrate maintenance requirements into daily routines.How to Apply To apply, please click the Apply button and submit an up-to-date CV. For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact: Paul Eichner Mining Specialist - Randstad Phone: [phone] Email:At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.Login is optional, you may send application via email