Mechanical Engineer - Fixed Plant Optimization (Weipa)

Rio Tinto; Weipa Town; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Domestic relocation assistance

Five weeks annual leave

Health cover scheme

Rio Tinto employee share programme

Job summary

A leading global mining and materials company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Weipa site in Queensland. In this role, you will manage asset performance and lead improvement initiatives in a team-focused environment. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and demonstrated experience in mining or heavy industrial settings. The position offers excellent benefits including relocation assistance and generous leave options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical equipment support in industrial settings.
• Experience leading asset performance improvement projects.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage asset performance reporting metrics.
• Conduct root cause analysis and deliver solutions for failures.
• Develop maintenance strategies to improve reliability.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading global mining and materials company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Weipa site in Queensland. In this role, you will manage asset performance and lead improvement initiatives in a team-focused environment. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and demonstrated experience in mining or heavy industrial settings. The position offers excellent benefits including relocation assistance and generous leave options.