Mechanical Engineer

Concentis; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentis is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a phosphate mining operation. You will provide maintenance engineering support, investigate failures and develop practical solutions to improve site reliability and performance.

Working FIFO from Townsville on an 8/6 roster with 12-hour days, you will help plan maintenance, develop work scopes and drive equipment improvements. This contract runs through to the end of June 2027 and offers the chance to contribute to site reliability

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualifications and relevant site experience.
• Strong capability in maintenance engineering and failure investigations.
• Experience developing work scopes and implementing equipment improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance engineering support to site operations
• Investigate equipment failures and identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop maintenance work scopes and practical engineering solutions
• Support equipment improvement and reliability initiatives
• Undertake general maintenance engineering activities
• Collaborate with maintenance and operational teams to improve performance

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Failure investigations

Work scopes development

Equipment improvements

Stakeholder engagement

FIFO roster experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

You will provide mechanical maintenance engineering support at a phosphate mining operation, working closely with maintenance and operational teams to improve equipment reliability and performance. You will undertake general maintenance engineering activities, investigate equipment failures and develop practical engineering solutions to support safe and effective site operations.

Working FIFO from Townsville on an 8/6 Wednesday-to-Wednesday roster, you will work 12-hour days and contribute to maintenance planning, work scope development and equipment improvement initiatives. This contract opportunity runs through to the end of June 2027, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to site maintenance and reliability outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance engineering support to site operations
• Investigate equipment failures and identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop maintenance work scopes and practical engineering solutions
• Support equipment improvement and reliability initiatives
• Undertake general maintenance engineering activities
• Collaborate with maintenance and operational teams to improve performance

About you

• Mechanical engineering qualifications and relevant site experience
• Strong capability in maintenance engineering and failure investigations
• Experience developing work scopes and implementing equipment improvements
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to maintenance and reliability challenges
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work a FIFO 8/6 roster from Townsville, including 12-hour days

Why Join this Project?

• Secure a contract opportunity through to the end of June 2027
• Enjoy a structured 8/6 FIFO roster departing from Townsville
• Contribute to equipment reliability, maintenance performance and site improvements

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments, and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

Concentis and the partners we work with, are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.