Mechanical Engineer - Coal Mining Equipment & Maintenance

Glencore Coal; Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual short-term performance bonus

Five weeks annual leave

Long service leave

Salary sacrifice

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Subsidised housing

Job summary

Glencore's Oaky Creek Coal in Queensland is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to lead asset reliability and maintenance planning, ensuring equipment availability and safe production. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will develop maintenance strategies, run root cause analyses, and ensure compliance with Australian standards while delivering projects on scope and budget.

The role offers a highly competitive salary, five weeks annual leave on a 5/2 roster, long service leave, salary

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maximise the availability and reliability of all mechanical equipment to continuously improve and optimise safety and production metrics.
• Assist 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.
• Stay abreast and communicate 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

Safety consciousness

Communication skills

Planning skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Glencore's Oaky Creek Coal in Queensland is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to lead asset reliability and maintenance planning, ensuring equipment availability and safe production. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will develop maintenance strategies, run root cause analyses, and ensure compliance with Australian standards while delivering projects on scope and budget.

The role offers a highly competitive salary, five weeks annual leave on a 5/2 roster, long service leave, salary