Mechanical Engineer - Callide Mine (Bilolela)

EPSA Group; Banana Shire; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Super + above award leave ent

Salary sacrifice options including nov

Private Health Insurance after 6 month

Career progression within Australia &

Inclusive and dynamic team focused

Family-owned business with 60+ years

Job summary

EPSA Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Australian operation at the Callide Mine in Biloela, Queensland. The role is full-time with a 38-hour Monday-to-Friday roster and flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities include managing mechanical components, spare parts, reliability analysis, and maintenance strategies to ensure asset availability. You will lead root-cause investigations and drive engineering improvements across a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Mining project experience including materials handling and process plants.
• Understanding of hydraulic calculations and pumping systems (water as minimum and slurry preferred).
• Proficiency in interpreting process documentation including P&ID’s, PFD’s and Process Design Criteria.
• Ability to understand mechanical documentation such as design drawings and vendor IOMs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering control and technical availability of critical mechanical components to support preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Oversee the technical management of maintenance support assets and critical spare components.
• Analyse maintenance requirements, equipment life-cycle data and reliability trends to determine spare parts requirements and maintenance strategies.
• Establish technical spare parts requirements based on reliability analysis and maintenance schedules.
• Define technical specifications and engineering requirements for mechanical components and spare parts.
• Provide technical oversight for the selection and acquisition of mechanical components.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hydraulics

P&ID interpretation

Mining experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Office suite

Engineering tools

Job description

About EPSA:

We are a global family-owned business with over 60 years in the mining, civil and earth moving industry operating in several countries throughout the world.

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team.

This is an opportunity for an experiencedMechanical Engineerwill see you in the Australian operation working at theCallide Mine in Biloela, Queensland.

EPSA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to be permanently employed by the company on a full-time basis.

The role will be on a lifestyle friendly 38-hour roster between Monday to Friday with flexible working arrangements.

About the role:

• Manage the engineering control and technical availability of critical mechanical components required to support preventive and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring equipment reliability and operational continuity.




• Oversee the technical management of maintenance support assets and critical spare components, ensuring alignment with equipment reliability objectives and maintenance engineering requirements.




• Analyse maintenance requirements, equipment life-cycle data and reliability trends to determine engineering spare parts requirements and support long-term asset maintenance strategies.




• Establish technical spare parts requirements based on reliability analysis, maintenance schedules, equipment criticality and operational risk assessments.




• Define technical specifications and engineering requirements for mechanical components and spare parts, ensuring compliance with OEM standards and operational performance criteria.




• Provide technical oversight for the selection and acquisition of mechanical components, ensuring compatibility with equipment design specifications and maintenance requirements.




• Monitor equipment performance, maintenance effectiveness and asset reliability indicators, implementing engineering improvement initiatives to optimise operational efficiency and equipment availability.




• Conduct reliability analysis of heavy mining equipment and develop engineering recommendations to improve equipment performance, availability and maintainability.




• Lead root cause investigations of major mechanical failures and implement corrective engineering solutions to prevent recurrence.




• Evaluate equipment life-cycle performance and recommend maintenance strategies, refurbishment programs and replacement plans to maximise asset value.




• Develop and maintain engineering standards, maintenance procedures and technical specifications in accordance with OEM recommendations and industry best practices.




• Review condition monitoring data, inspection reports and equipment health assessments to support proactive maintenance decision-making.




• Assess opportunities for equipment modifications and engineering improvements to enhance safety, reliability and operational productivity.




• Ensure maintenance systems, equipment modifications and engineering activities comply with manufacturer requirements, statutory regulations and company engineering standards.

To be successful you will have:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.




• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in engineering role.




• Mining project experience including materials handling and process plants.




• Understanding of hydraulic calculations and pumping systems (water as minimum and slurry preferred).




• Proficiency in interpreting process documentation including P&ID’s, PFD’s and Process Design Criteria.




• Ability to understand mechanical documentation, such as design drawings, equipment datasheets, and vendor IOMs.




• High computer literacy (operating systems, Office products, engineering tools).




• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.




• Be willing to complete along with a Pre-Employment Medical.

What we are offering:

• Attractive salary + Super + above award leave entitlements.




• Salary sacrifice options including novated lease.




• Private Health Insurance after 6 months continuous employment.




• Career progression within Australia and globally.




• Inclusive and dynamic team focused work environment.




• Family-owned business with over 60 years in the industry.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.