Engineer - Reliability
Processing, Zinc Lead Concentrator, Maintenance
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 31408
Mount Isa Mines are currently seeking suitably qualified applicants for the role of an Engineer - Reliability to join the Maintenance Support team at the Zinc Lead Concentrator. The team is responsible for supporting the maintenance and operations team in maintaining/enhancing the reliability of the Zinc Lead Concentrator and Filter Plant.
About Mount Isa
For 100 years, Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping. With Mount Isa Mines, you get the best of both worlds – a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.
About Mount Isa Mines
Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society.
At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritizing safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Reliability Engineer – Concentrator Maintenance, this is a residential role in Mount Isa, working a 5/2, 4/3 roster. The primary responsibility of this position consists of working through optimisation of maintenance strategies, conducting failure investigations, maintaining and enhancing the condition monitoring program etc. The team includes a condition monitoring technician and mechanical engineers of varying experience. Plant equipment includes centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, conveyors, ball and sag mills, cyclones, filter presses etc. The team is supported by a Mount Isa based Asset Management team which provides governance and technical support across the regional assets.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Utilising condition monitoring data to manage and report on equipment risk.
2. Managing statutory equipment with assistance from the Asset Management team.
3. Optimising reliability, eliminating losses, maximising utilisation and asset life in a safe and cost-effective manner.
4. Responsible for minor improvement projects around the Concentrator.
5. Review, develop and align maintenance strategies.
6. Work with production, maintenance and other stakeholders to identify and develop engineering solutions to reduce repetitive failures and issues that adversely affect plant operations.
7. An understanding in maintenance management systems (SAP), experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, as well as demonstrated experience in Root Cause Analysis, Reliability Centred maintenance and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis is desirable.
8. Assist in mentoring graduate engineers and vacation students.
Required Skillset and Attributes:
1. Bachelor’s degree - Mechanical Engineering.
2. Proactive, self-motivated, result driven individual with excellent communication skills.
3. The ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary team.
4. Focus on safety through care rather than compliance.
5. Ability to work autonomously.
Desirable Experience:
1. 2 years’ experience in a heavy industrial environment.
2. Experience in condition monitoring – vibration and oil analysis, thermography, NDT etc.
3. Experience/Proficiency in SAP.
Benefits of this Position:
1. Competitive remuneration packaged with 13% superannuation.
2. Paid relocation inclusive of 12 weeks furnished transit accommodation.
3. Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through Glencore Rewards, salary sacrificing vehicles, Employee Referral Program and Recognition and Reward programs.
4. Fantastic professional development opportunities with Professional External Education Assistance, leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and more; and unrivalled career opportunities.
5. Residential Allowance.
For Further Information:
Contact: Bec McManus 07 4744 2080
Applications Close:
8:00am Thursday 13th February 2025
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