Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Fixed Plant) | Pilbara | 8:6 Days | Contract
Plant defects don't fix themselves, and this team doesn't want another report about them. They want an engineer who'll get out on site, find the cause and put in a fix that lasts.
You'll join a major, long-life Pilbara operation as the go-to mechanical maintenance engineer for fixed plant. The goal is simple: less downtime, more throughput and a safer site.
The safety culture is strong, and you'll be backed by people who want practical solutions.

What you'll be doing

• Backing up maintenance and operations with fault-finding, repair scoping and shutdown support
• Reviewing inspection reports and running fitness-for-service assessments
• Leading Defect Elimination, including root cause analysis, failure investigations and fixes that stick
• Writing repair specs and maintenance strategies that lift equipment availability
• Supporting equipment upgrades and change management, including drawings, reports and documentation
• Bringing your SME input to future expansion and improvement projects
• Helping with procurement, directing contractors and agreeing priorities with the planning team

What you'll bring

• A Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• 5+ years in a processing plant or fixed plant environment
• Hands-on exposure to RCA and defect elimination, reliability improvement and shutdown work
• A working knowledge of condition monitoring, such as vibration, lubrication and thermography
• A strong safety mindset and a straight-talking, practical style on site

Nice to have

• Reliability Engineering or Project Management qualifications
• RAMS exposure (FMECA / RBM modelling)

The details

• Roster: 8:6 days, 12-hour shifts
• Location: Pilbara, site-based
• Type: Contract
• Start: ASAP, or by agreement

Interested? Hit apply with your CV, or message Hazel Khoo, hazel@techresources.com.au for a quick, confidential chat.