Overview
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Minara Resources, the world's largest cobalt producer and a major nickel producer, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our dedicated team.
Our Murrin Murrin site in WA's northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people.
Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world's largest diversified natural-resource companies.
Role
The successful candidate will support the Engineering department by developing practical solutions to plant improvements and specialised mechanical repairs to aid the safe production of nickel and cobalt.
The role involves working closely with asset owners and the project team as an owner's mechanical engineering advisor, providing technical governance and support to maintenance, reliability and operational teams.
Responsibilities
Collaborate effectively with asset owners to identify, prevent and troubleshoot plant and process problems to ensure maximum availability.
Serve as the owner's mechanical engineering advisor to the project team.
Assist in providing technical governance and support to various aspects of MMO Operations.
Support maintenance engineering and reliability teams with technical and engineering support.
Conduct Fitness for Service (FFS) assessments for pipes, tanks and pressure vessels.
Ensure work output complies with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering, recognised by Engineers Australia.
Minimum 10 years' experience, with at least 4 years in a complex processing plant.
A varied engineering background with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Experience working in maintenance engineering highly regarded.
Experience working in project engineering highly regarded.
Ability to work autonomously and be self-driven.
Familiarity with WA Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations.
Experience developing SOW for external consultants.
Appreciation of the business context for engineering and maintenance decisions.
Prior FIFO experience (advantageous).
Australian manual driver's licence.
What We Offer
A permanent position within Minara Resources.
A progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing.
A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards.
A range of health and lifestyle benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs.
Access to 100 km of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programmes.
Above-industry-standard superannuation contribution of 15%.
A generous private health insurance allowance.
Well-established on-the-job training opportunities and development programmes to further your technical and leadership skills.
Salary-sacrifice options for flights, parking, super and novated leasing.
Relocation and visa support.
Apply Now
Senior level, mid-senior level – Full-time, Engineering and Information Technology – Mining.
If you meet the qualifications and are motivated to thrive in a complex, multifunctional plant environment, please submit your application via Glencore Australia's career portal.
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