Engineer - Mechanical

Job description

Mechanical Engineer QLD Metallurgical Operations, Surface Engineering, Smelter Projects Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia Ref. No. 104723 Trade the traffic for open roads, crowded suburbs for wide-open spaces, and weekends lost to commuting for weekends spent camping, fishing, rodeos, rugby, motorsport, four-wheel-driving and making the most of the Australian Outback. At Mount Isa Mines, you'll work on large-scale mechanical projects that keep one of Australia's most significant mining and smelting operations moving, while enjoying a lifestyle that gives you more time for the things you love.

Based residentially in Mount Isa on a family-friendly 5/2, 4/3 roster, you'll enjoy long weekends every second week, giving you plenty of time to hook up the caravan, head bush, hit the rodeo grounds, support your local sporting club, or explore some of Queensland's most iconic landscapes. Whether you're looking for a better quality of life, greater career opportunities, or a place where your family can truly thrive, Mount Isa offers the best of both worlds: big careers and a laid-back country lifestyle.

Why Mount Isa? Mount Isa isn't just a place to work. It's a place to live. If you're looking to escape city congestion and build a life where weekends are spent outdoors, you'll feel right at home in North West Queensland.

Enjoy

Australia's largest rodeo and a proud country culture Exceptional camping, fishing, hunting and four-wheel-driving opportunities A passionate sporting community including rugby league, AFL, cricket, golf, soccer and motorsport Affordable housing and short commutes Great schools, childcare facilities and family amenities A relaxed lifestyle with a strong sense of community and mateship

More time to do what you enjoy with a 5/2, 4/3 roster Benefits Glencore offers the successful candidate: Competitive remuneration package with 13% Superannuation Paid relocation including 12 weeks furnished transit accommodation Residential Allowance Salary sacrificing options for vehicles, rent and electricity Discounts through Glencore Rewards and Health Insurance providers

Employee Referral and Recognition Programs Leadership, technical and professional development opportunities Long-term career pathways across Glencore operations worldwide About the Role: As a Mechanical Engineer within the Smelter Projects team, you will play a key role in delivering mechanical projects across one of Australia's most complex processing operations.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll work closely with operations, maintenance and project teams to provide practical engineering solutions, improve plant performance and successfully deliver mechanical projects from concept through to commissioning. You will have the opportunity to tackle technically challenging work while building valuable experience across a large-scale industrial operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical projects safely, on time and within budget
• Develop project scopes, engineering solutions and execution plans
• Coordinate design, procurement, fabrication and installation activities
• Support commissioning and project handover activities
• Build strong working relationships with operational and maintenance teams
• Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability, safety and productivity
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, statutory requirements and site procedures

About You

You are a motivated Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving practical problems, working in the field and seeing the impact of your work firsthand.

You will bring

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification Experience in mining, minerals processing, heavy industry, manufacturing or a similar environment Experience across project scoping, design, fabrication, installation and commissioning activities
• Strong planning, problem-solving and organisational skills A commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management systems
• Build a Career.

Enjoy the Lifestyle. Imagine finishing work and being on the water fishing, at rugby training, out camping under the stars, or spending the weekend at one of Australia's most famous rodeos. At Mount Isa Mines, you'll enjoy the challenge of major engineering projects without sacrificing the lifestyle that makes life enjoyable. If you're ready to swap traffic lights for open skies, city stress for country living, and simply have more time for the things that matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and discover why so many people come to Mount Isa for a job and stay for the lifestyle.

Applications Close

20th of November