Mechanical Engineer â Surface Infrastructure

Malabar Resources; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Newcastle operation. The role involves providing technical support for mine infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and experience in heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mining environment or similar heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review mechanical engineering plans and procedures.
• Evaluate impact of capital and maintenance activities on asset condition.
• Assist in design and commissioning of capital projects.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Ruby

Python

Active Directory

Cloud

PowerShell

Windows

AWS

Linux

Java

Job description

The Maxwell Underground Mine owned by Malabar Resources Ltd has commenced construction with production planned of up to 8 million tonnes of coal per annum. With a long life, the underground mine targets high-quality coal, with the majority being metallurgical coal.

As an employee of the Maxwell Underground Mine, you will enjoy the excitement and challenge of applying your experience and knowledge to build an operation that is safer, better, and more productive.

At Maxwell Underground Mine, we value our people and want our workforce to have a sense of purpose and the opportunity to achieve their career aspirations.

About the Role

We have a rare opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer - Surface Infrastructure to join our team in the Hunter Valley. In this role, you will provide technical support for the operation and installation of mine infrastructure, applying engineering standards while supporting asset management, maintenance, and reliability to ensure operational efficiency and optimisation.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Develop, supervise, monitor, and review mechanical engineering plans, standards, and procedures for surface operations.
2. Refine the work management system for fixed plant across a wide area (e.g., CHP, TLO, and other infrastructure) to ensure reliability and support the budgeting process and whole-of-life planning.
3. Evaluate the impact of planned capital and maintenance activities on asset condition and associated risks.
4. Assist in the design, planning, estimation, installation, and commissioning of capital projects for new equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
5. Collaborate with internal teams, site personnel, and contractors to achieve project and operational goals.

We're seeking a hands-on professional with a can-do attitude who is ready to make a meaningful contribution in a lean, results-focused team environment.

About You

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following areas:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• NSW Practising Certificate Mechanical Engineering Manager is highly desirable.
• Experience in a mining environment or similar heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in mining.
• Excellent technical leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Direct applications ONLY will be considered at this time.

Key Skills

Jenkins, Ruby, Python, Active Directory, Cloud, PowerShell, Windows, AWS, Linux, SAN, Java, Troubleshoot, Backup, Puppet, hardware

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1

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