Mechanical Engineer - Fixed Plant

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Professional, ICT, Government, STEM, Management and Executive talent.

Our Tier 1 Mining Client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established mining operation on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.

Roster: 8/6 FIFO from Perth

Start date: December 2026

Duration: approx. 6 months - depending on client requirements

Pay Rate: $100.00 p/h + Super depending on experience

Please note that only people with relevant experience will be considered and contacted.

The Role:

This is an opportunity to work within a busy Ore Processing Facility (OPF), providing hands-on mechanical engineering support across fixed plant operations, with a particular focus on materials handling equipment.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance and Shutdown teams, you will help troubleshoot equipment issues, improve plant performance and deliver practical engineering solutions that support safe and reliable operations.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Provide mechanical engineering support across fixed plant operations, particularly materials handling equipment.
- Inspect, assess and troubleshoot conveyors and associated components, including rollers, idlers, pulleys, belt scrapers, cleaners, feeders and transfer chutes.
- Investigate mechanical defects and failures, identifying root causes and recommending practical solutions.
- Develop,



review and improve mechanical solutions, including transfer chute designs and modifications.
- Support maintenance and shutdown activities through work scopes, repair methodologies, technical specifications and execution planning.
- Prepare and review mechanical drawings, design specifications and technical scopes for improvement projects.
- Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, contractors and suppliers to resolve equipment issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, availability, maintainability and safety.
- Support start-up, shutdown and operational readiness activities for recent and modified equipment.
- Maintain relevant technical documentation and utilise maintenance management systems to support work management and equipment history.

Required Experience:

- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 5 years' experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
- Demonstrated fixed plant mechanical engineering experience within mining, mineral processing or a heavy industry environment.
- Exposure to materials handling equipment and conveyor systems.
- Experience with conveyor components such as rollers, idlers, pulleys, belt scrapers, cleaners,



feeders and transfer chutes.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to develop practical solutions and work effectively with operational and maintenance teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience reviewing or developing transfer chute designs, mechanical drawings, technical specifications and maintenance work scopes will be highly regarded.
- Experience with SAP and Navisworks.

If you are interested in the role and fit the criteria, please apply online today! If you have any further questions before applying online, please email Holly Storor at ••••@persolapac.com

**PLEASE NOTE - only applicants with recent experience will be considered**

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📌 Mechanical Engineer - Fixed Plant (Perth)
🏢 PERSOL
📍 Perth