Engineer - Asset

• Opportunity to work for a high-calibre mining operations
• Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
• Excellent Remuneration Package and Benefits

Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Asset Management
Processing, Asset Management
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 42148

 
We currently have a vacancy for a Mechanical Engineer to work with our Asset Management department within the Surface Engineering team. This team works over four major processing facilities; the Copper Concentrator, the Lead Zinc Concentrator, the Lead Smelter and the Copper Smelter.

 
Mount Isa
Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland.  Mount Isa Mines attracts the best people from all over Australia and the world who are drawn to working for a high-calibre mining operation with the added benefit of a comfortable residential-based work arrangement.

 
We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being.  We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits including above market superannuation, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au

 
Our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. You will always have something to do, go to restaurants, movies, join a gym and sporting activities, play golf, as well as fishing and camping and activities at the lake.

 
The Role
This role is a full time permanent position based residentially in Mount Isa on a 5/2 | 4/3 lifestyle roster. We offer a competitive salary, 13% superannuation, and other monetary benefits but the real value comes from the development and experiences you gain from this role. The newly formed Queensland Metals Surface Engineering team covers an extensive asset portfolio including two concentrators and two smelters.

 
We are looking for motivated and talented individuals interested in career defining opportunities that make a difference to the sustainability of our business and the pride and prosperity of our region. We are actively working to transform our business and if this sounds like you, we want your help.

 
Your key responsibilities include:

• Optimising reliability, eliminating losses, maximising utilisation and asset life in a safe and cost effective manner,
• Supporting implementation of the Glencore Asset Management Framework,
• Identification of critical risk areas and supporting Capital Expenditure Budget planning process,
• Review, develop and align maintenance strategies,
• Providing technical support to operating and maintenance departments,
• Mentoring of graduate engineers within the Asset Management team,
• Work with production, maintenance and other stakeholders to identify and develop engineering solutions to reduce repetitive failures and issues that adversely affect plant operations.

• A tertiary qualification - Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an operating process plant environment
• Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Programs Suites
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
• Previous experience in reliability role/s with particular focus on downtime reporting and data analysis, root cause analysis and systems to report and track actions to prevent recurrence of failures will be highly regarded,