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 workplace
- 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, [email protected] for a quick, confidential chat.

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