Mechanical Engineer - Coal Mining Maintenance & Reliability

Hvo; 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

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.