Operational Readiness Mechanical Engineer - Plant Reliability

Brightstar Resources Limited; Shire Of Laverton; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and inclusive team

Owner Operator

Job summary

Brightstar Resources Limited is building a world-class processing facility near Laverton, WA. We seek an experienced Operational Readiness Mechanical Engineer to drive asset integrity during ramp-up and commissioning, ensuring rapid issue resolution and maintainability.

You will lead maintenance strategies, FMECA, CMMS data, lubrication standards, and spare parts readiness, collaborating with operations and engineering to safeguard the plant's reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experienced in mineral processing, ideally with experience in Large-Scale Grinding Circuits and slurry handling.
• Proficiency in ISO 55001 Asset Management and root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance strategies and FMECA for critical mechanical assets.
• Support CMMS asset hierarchy and preventative maintenance (PM) schedules and BOMs.
• Establish a site-wide Lubrication Schedule and contamination control standards for rotating equipment.
• Identify and procure critical insurance spares (e.g., mill pinion bearings, spare pump wet-ends, conveyor gearboxes).
• Review and verify all mechanical data sheets, structural certifications, and pressure vessel registrations.
• Support operational readiness activities during FAT and site commissioning to ensure maintainability.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Mineral processing

Root cause analysis

ISO 55001

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Brightstar Resources Limited is building a world-class processing facility near Laverton, WA. We seek an experienced Operational Readiness Mechanical Engineer to drive asset integrity during ramp-up and commissioning, ensuring rapid issue resolution and maintainability.

You will lead maintenance strategies, FMECA, CMMS data, lubrication standards, and spare parts readiness, collaborating with operations and engineering to safeguard the plant's reliability.