Mechanical Project Engineer – Mining & Smelter Projects

Li-Cycle; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

13% superannuation

Health insurance discounts

Salary sacrificing options

Career development opportunities

Residential allowance

Job summary

Mount Isa Mines is seeking an Engineer - Mechanical to join the Smelter Projects team in Mount Isa, Queensland. The role is residentially based, operating on a 5/2 and 4/3 roster within the Engineering Department.

The successful candidate will bring a Mechanical Engineering degree and 2–5 years in mining or construction, with strong safety culture and the ability to work autonomously and within a team. Opportunities include capital project delivery and cross-plant collaboration.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years mining and/or construction industry experience.
• Project Management experience will be highly regarded.
• Working within a team environment, but able to work autonomously.
• Strong safety culture and work ethic are fundamental to success.

Responsibilities

• Capital Projects delivery including scoping, design, project management and installation.
• Budget and schedule control.
• Perform engineering calculations, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Managing external suppliers and ensuring compliance with site standards.
• Building relationships with end users to provide pragmatic engineering solutions.
• Completion and reporting on planned and ad-hoc safety inspections and audits.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Autonomy

Safety culture

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Mount Isa Mines is seeking an Engineer - Mechanical to join the Smelter Projects team in Mount Isa, Queensland. The role is residentially based, operating on a 5/2 and 4/3 roster within the Engineering Department.

The successful candidate will bring a Mechanical Engineering degree and 2–5 years in mining or construction, with strong safety culture and the ability to work autonomously and within a team. Opportunities include capital project delivery and cross-plant collaboration.