Senior - Engineer Mechanical

• Residential Mount Isa
• Mount Isa, Queensland Australia
• Competitive Remuneration Package and Benefits

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Asset Management
Smelting & Refining, Asset Management
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No.  31406

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Mechanical Engineer reporting directly to the Superintendent – Asset Management within the Surface Engineering team. This team works with the Mount Isa Mines four major processing facilities; the Copper Concentrator, the Lead Zinc Concentrator, the Lead Smelter and the Copper Smelter. 

As a leader within our business, you will establish and develop a team culture that is focused on excellence and continual improvement regarding safety, production, and key deliverables for the business. 

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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians to deliver the “Operating for Reliability” Asset Management Framework whilst providing support to the maintenance, operating and engineering departments,
• Support and development of Engineering solutions to challenges within the business,
• Striving for a culture of continuous improvement including data analysis, root cause analysis and corrective actions systems.
• Providing constructive leadership and promoting a positive workplace culture,
• Regular stakeholder engagement to support the business with asset reliability continuous improvement,
• Working with Engineers and planners to review, develop, implement and align equipment asset strategies across plant areas. 

• A tertiary qualification – Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in mining industry or other similar large scale operating process plant environment with 10 years+ highly regarded,
• Positive work ethic, leadership skills and customer focus
• High standard of safety awareness and strive to promote a strong safety culture
• Good time management skills with the ability to recognise and allocate priorities
• The ability to effectively interact with all areas of the operations
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Driven to achieve your targets in safe and cost effective manner,
• Willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities