Business Unit: Operations Sth Walker Creek
Job Function: Mining & Operations
Posting Start Date: 19/02/2026
Stanmore is an Australian Resources company with operations and exploration projects in the Bowen and Surat Basins. We are experiencing significant growth and as a result we are looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our Maintenance Department based at our South Walker Creek Mine operation. Located 150 kilometres west of Mackay in Queensland's Bowen Basin, this is a site based role Monday to Friday (DIDO or residential).
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will provide technical support across site assets, assist in failure investigations, and work closely with Maintenance and Reliability teams to improve asset performance.This role is suited to someone with strong mechanical aptitude and practical experience in heavy industry. While a Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred, we are open to candidates with associate degrees, engineering technologist qualifications, or significant site-based mechanical experience who can demonstrate sound technical judgement and problem-solving capability.
Key Responsibilities
Provide mechanical and technical support to dragline and CHPP operations
Assist in equipment failure investigations and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Support shutdown planning and technical scopes of work
Review asset history and performance data within SAP
Identify improvement opportunities to reduce downtime and improve reliability
Support engineering standards, drawings and document control processes
Work collaboratively with trades, supervisors and operations teams
Promote safe work practices and strong HSE behaviour.
We are looking for someone with practical experience and strong mechanical aptitude that brings relevant experience while remaining grounded, collaborative, curious and team focused with the ability to grow into the role by developing a strong understanding of the site's assets.
A Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), or
Associate degree / Engineering Technologist qualification, or
Trade background with demonstrated technical and analytical capability
You Will Ideally Demonstrate
Experience working with large mobile mining equipment (e.g. draglines, excavators, dozers, CHPP)
Exposure to mechanical systems such as rotating equipment, gearing, pumps, conveyors, or structural components
Basic understanding of failure analysis and problem-solving methodologies
Experience using SAP or other Computerised Maintenance Systems (CMS)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to learn
Our Benefits Include
Live locally or DIDO with excellent package and flexible work options available.
Opportunity to work in an environment that encourages you to be positive, innovative and continually improve.
Start enjoying your career again in a team of industry respected professionals who value people - first and foremost.
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