Mechanical Engineer — Mining & Metals, Adelaide

BHP Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

Employee share plan

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Job summary

BHP Group in Adelaide, South Australia, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to Copper SA's mining and metals processing operation. You will provide specialist mechanical expertise, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and support safe, sustainable operations across sites.

The role emphasizes safety in design, governance, and practical engineering delivery, with on-site execution and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to optimise asset performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering and eligible for Engineers Australia Chartered status.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering across mining, minerals processing or heavy industry.
• Experience delivering safe, practical engineering solutions and robust documentation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety leadership and engage with stakeholders across the operation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve engineering challenges.
• Generate and review designs, technical assessments and reports.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and drawings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives enhancing safety and reliability.
• Build relationships with operational teams, suppliers, contractors and consultants.

Skills

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer (MIEA‑

Mechanical systems knowledge

Safety in Design

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

CAD software

Engineering documentation tools

Job description

BHP Group in Adelaide, South Australia, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to Copper SA's mining and metals processing operation. You will provide specialist mechanical expertise, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and support safe, sustainable operations across sites.

The role emphasizes safety in design, governance, and practical engineering delivery, with on-site execution and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to optimise asset performance.