Job Description

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Wagerup, WA (Approximately 120km South of Perth) | Monday to Friday

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a large-scale refinery operation based in Wagerup, Western Australia, approximately 120km south of Perth. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional to provide leadership, drive reliability improvements, and mentor a small team of engineers within a complex processing environment.

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Working closely with operations and maintenance teams, you will play a key role in ensuring equipment performance, asset integrity, and continuous improvement across critical plant areas.

About the Role/n

As the Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will provide mechanical engineering leadership and technical expertise while leading a small team of engineers. You will be responsible for improving equipment reliability, supporting plant performance, and delivering engineering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and safety.

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This prospect is available from mid-September 2026 through to the end of January 2027 and offers a valuable leadership role within a large-scale refinery operation.

Key Responsibilities/n

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- Provide mechanical engineering leadership and support across the Precipitation and Calcination areas.

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- Lead and facilitate problem-solving initiatives and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for significant equipment failures and downtime events.

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- Provide expert engineering advice and technical support to operations and maintenance teams.

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- Develop and improve equipment management strategies using reliability engineering principles and methodologies.

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- Develop scopes of work for major equipment repairs and engineering projects, including fitness-for-service assessments.

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- Lead, coach and mentor a small engineering team, ensuring engineering outcomes are delivered safely and effectively.

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- Monitor, maintain and manage asset health and equipment performance.

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- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.

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About You/n

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong technical capability, leadership experience and a passion for reliability and asset management.

Essential Skills & Experience/n

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- Previous experience in a Senior or Lead Mechanical Engineering position.

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- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a small engineering team.

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- Experience in maintenance, reliability, plant engineering and asset management.

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- Sound understanding of risk management, statutory compliance and reliability engineering principles.

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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organisation.





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- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

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- Knowledge of welding procedures and pressure equipment.

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Desirable Experience/n

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- Experience working with:/n

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- Pumps

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- Gearboxes

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- Rotary Kilns

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- Vacuum Filters

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- Calciners

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- Tanks

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- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

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- Experience using CMMS systems, ideally EAM.

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- Exposure to Continuous Improvement methodologies and practices.

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What's on Offer/n

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- Opportunity running from mid-September 2026 to the end of January 2027.

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- Leadership role

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- Monday to Friday work schedule.

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- Opportunity to influence plant reliability, asset performance and operational outcomes.

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- Collaborative team environment with strong stakeholder engagement.

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- Competitive remuneration aligned to experience and capability.

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If you're an experienced mechanical engineering leader looking for your next challenge in Wagerup, we'd love to hear from you.

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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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