Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

NES Fircroft is partnered with a world leader in mining who is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for an initial 6-month contract position based on site located in far north Queensland

As the Maintenance Engineer, you will be accountable for delivering engineering solutions, maintenance strategies, and defect elimination activities that will maintain compliance, improve operating performance and availability for various assets include the Processing Plant, Power Stations, Port Facility as well as Non-processing Infrastructure (NPI), including the Airport & nearby township.
The purpose of the role is to sustain and optimise equipment availability through the design and implementation of safe, low risk, cost effective equipment strategies, defect elimination and maintenance engineering support.

About the role
Main job responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Identify and plan engineering works with consideration to requirements, budgets and priorities
• Develop and optimise long-term asset management plans & asset maintenance strategies
• Data acquisition and analysis to identify, prioritise and implement improvement opportunities
• Undertake complex fault-finding and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations into equipment defects and implement defect elimination countermeasures
• Provide support to the Capital Project and Engineering team for operational readiness of new and upgraded equipment

About You
As the successful candidate you will possess the following:

• Teritary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
• Extensive experience in mining, minerals processing or similar heavy industry environment
• Sound understanding of reliability centered maintenance and the ability to develop preventative maintenance strategies
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills with specific experience in root cause analyses for fixed plant equipment
• Experience with Bulk Materials Handling Equipment – Conveyors, Chutes, Hoppers, Product Bins & Tanks Process Plant Experience inclusive of Gyratory Crushers, Screening, Pumping & Piping Systems (Slurry & Process water)
•  Exposure to and experience with classified plant processes (cranes & pressure vessels) and maintenance support requirements
•  Basic Knowledge of Electrical & Control systems and Mechanical Structures and the ability to work with Engineers from these disciplines
•  Proficiency in software such as SAP, Microsoft Office, OnePM and Apollo RCA  
•  Experience in deploying Asset Management standards and practices.  

What’s in it for you:

• Generous daily rate
• Initial 6 -month contract
• 7/7 Roster FIFO from Brisbane, Cairns or Darwin

Reach out for more information Michael.bernard@nesfircroft.com