Mechanical Engineer
Apply your Mechanical Engineering experience at our Hail Creek mine in Queensland!
Summary about this job
Mechanical Engineering
Company: Rio Tinto
Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-1505-2211
Fax: +61-2-1362-2283
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Detail information about job Mechanical Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Opportunity to work with a leading open cut mine with a modern fleet of haulage trucks
- Great development opportunity with a family-friendly 9-day fortnight, drive in drive out roster
- Residentially based in Mackay with a coastal lifestyle - Hail Creek, Queensland - Hail Creek
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide technical engineering support for the maintenance teams at Hail Creek Mine. The successful candidate will assist the teams to achieve safe and consistent performance of our assets to meet and exceed the site’s annual operating plan, while maintaining compliance with legislative requirements.
This role is a great opportunity for an experienced Engineer, ready to take on the challenge of working within a large open cut coal mining fleet and associated infrastructure. Reporting to the Engineering & Planning Superintendent, you will be responsible for:
- Reliability engineering activities, such as RCM, FMEA/FMECA, RCA, reliability block modelling, Pareto, and other statistical analysis techniques
- Capital improvement projects within your engineering discipline, from the identification of projects, through to budgeting, detailed planning, and to execution.
- Leading the defect elimination process within the applicable assigned fleet of equipment;
- Conducting regular reviews of asset strategies and tactics
- Reviewing condition monitoring reports, as required, to provide expert engineering recommendations
- Strengthening our condition-based maintenance strategies, through the introduction of new condition monitoring technologies and tactics
- Coaching and mentoring Engineering Officers
- Generally, providing an engineering support service to the site.
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you should have:
- A relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Ideally, have achieved Chartered status with Engineers Australia and are an RPEQ
- Several years of experience in a similar engineering role, ideally in mining or mineral processing
- An in-depth understanding of maintenance, including the work management process, defect elimination process, and SAP MPA governance
- An understanding of budget reporting and cost control measures
- Knowledge of relevant mining legislation and industry practices
It will also be beneficial if you have:
- Post-graduate qualifications in maintenance management or reliability engineering
- Experience in other heavy industry, aside from mining, will also be highly regarded
Where you will be working
Located 90km south-west of Mackay in central Queensland, Hail Creek Mine is a modern open cut coal operation. Winner of the Australian Coal Mine of the Year in 2008, it offers attractive commute rosters out of Mackay, with accommodation in the on-site village boasting modern and comfortable facilities.
About us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find then in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.
Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for a role you must complete all pre-screening questions.