Mechanical Engineering Superintendent

Jobtailor; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for a mining site in Queensland, Australia. You will lead the Reliability and Improvement team, directing engineers to deliver top-tier maintenance support on site and shaping safety-focused CAPEX programs.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and willingness to obtain MEM accountability in the future, with strong CMMS and SAP experience. On-site leadership and stakeholder collaboration are essential in this heavy-industry

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in mining/heavy industry with frontline team management.
• Experience delivering preventative maintenance and CMMS oversight.
• Strong risk assessment, hazard identification and safety inspections.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical Engineering degree and MEM accountabilities readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Reliability and Improvement team on site.
• Lead engineers to deliver high-level maintenance support on site.
• Provide leadership and strategy to capex programs.
• Support installations, modifications and upgrades per site protocols.
• Monitor and uphold engineering standards at the site.
• Review onsite maintenance systems and processes.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Hazard identification

Safety management

Analytical problem solving

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Team mentoring

Resourcefulness

Versatility

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP CMMS

CMMS knowledge

Job description

• Oversee the Reliability and Improvement team.
• Lead your team of Engineers to deliver the highest level of technical support for maintenance on site.
• Provide leadership, direction and strategy to the site Operational and Capital expenditure programs.
• Support installations, modifications and upgrades while aligning to site protocols.
• Responsible for the monitoring and upkeep of the sites’ engineering standards.
• Review engineering and maintenance systems and processes onsite.

Requirements

• Clear accountability to drive safety first and foremost, leading the way with hazard identification, risk management and safety inspections.
• Mentor, guide and coach your team to deliver against performance targets and provide motivation to create an excellent working environment.
• Maintain a high level of positive safety performance and workplace culture through teamwork, personal commitment, and application of the company values.
• Provide technical guidance for maintenance activities to provide a high standard.
• Comprehensive knowledge of preventative maintenance strategies and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) – SAP preferred.
• Ability to liaise with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Previous experience performing the same or similar role in the industry.
• Sound knowledge of risk identification processes, safe work practices and relevant Australian standards.
• High levels of resourcefulness, versatility, initiative, personal organisation, and diplomacy.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and be willing to obtain and hold Mechanical Engineering Manager (MEM) accountabilities in the future.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, along with proven front-line leadership capabilities and extensive experience within the mining or heavy industry sectors.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and technical guidance in maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards and engineering protocols. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of preventative maintenance strategies and experience in managing engineering teams within the mining or heavy industry sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Engineering Qualifications
• Preventative Maintenance Strategies
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Risk Management and Safety Inspections
• Leadership and Team Mentoring

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Technical Support for Maintenance
• Engineering Standards Monitoring
• Performance Target Management
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Hazard Identification Processes

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Resourcefulness
• Versatility
• Diplomacy

Certifications & Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Manager (MEM) Accountabilities

Industry Keywords

• Mining Industry
• Heavy Industry
• Safety Performance
• Workplace Culture
• Stakeholder Liaison

Tools & Technologies

• SAP