Mechanical Reliability Engineer - FIFO 8:6 Ramp-Up

Job Q; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8/6 FIFO roster

Contract position with extension view

Job summary

Randstad is sourcing two Mechanical Maintenance Readiness Specialists for a major 7.5Mtpa expansion in Australia. The role focuses on reliability engineering, defect elimination, and structured maintenance strategies within a fixed plant setting.

You will support commissioning, ramp-up and transition to long-term operations, working a balanced 8:6 FIFO roster. Ideal candidates are trade-qualified or engineering graduates in mechanical fields, with CMMS experience (SAP/Pronto) and strong

Qualifications

• Trade qualified with mechanical engineering focus or degreed in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in mining, bulk materials handling or heavy industry preferred.
• Hands-on with fixed plant equipment and data cleanliness in CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance strategy and defect elimination for reliability.
• Audit and optimise day-to-day mechanical maintenance practices.
• Refine asset master data and ensure critical spares readiness.
• Support commissioning, ramp-up and early operations phases.

Skills

Trade qualified

Cert III/IV Mechanical

Fitter & Turner

Engineering (Mechanical)

CMMS experience

Vibration analysis

Education

Cert III/IV Mechanical Engineering

Engineering degree (Mechanical) optional

Tools

SAP

Pronto

CMMS

Job description

Randstad is sourcing two Mechanical Maintenance Readiness Specialists for a major 7.5Mtpa expansion in Australia. The role focuses on reliability engineering, defect elimination, and structured maintenance strategies within a fixed plant setting.

You will support commissioning, ramp-up and transition to long-term operations, working a balanced 8:6 FIFO roster. Ideal candidates are trade-qualified or engineering graduates in mechanical fields, with CMMS experience (SAP/Pronto) and strong