#### Mechanical EngineerWayville, SA 5034Full Time#### Job descriptionBalanced FIFO 8:6 Roster High-Impact 7.5Mtpa Ramp-Up | 6-month initial contract with strong view to extend Mechanical Focus | 2x Mechanical Specialist roles (Trade or Degree qualified)About the Opportunity Shape Mechanical Asset Reliability on a Major 7.5Mtpa Expansion Are you a proactive Mechanical Maintenance Specialist or Reliability Engineer looking to leave your mark on a tier-one ramp-up project? We are currently seeking two Mechanical Maintenance Readiness Specialists / Engineers to join our client's high-performing team on a balanced 8:6 FIFO roster. This is a critical 6-month contract with solid potential for extension as the project transitions through commissioning and materials handling system (MHS) ramp-up into sustained, long-term operations.

What's On OfferWork-Life Balance: Highly desirable 8:6 FIFO roster.

Project Exposure: Strategic involvement in a high-profile 7.5Mtpa expansion with genuine long-term prospects.

Supportive Culture: Join an industry leader committed to site safety, structured mentoring, and clear career development pathways.What We're Looking ForQualifications: Trade qualified (Cert III / IV Mechanical Engineering / Fitter & Turner) or tertiary qualified in Engineering (Mechanical, Reliability, or similar).

Industry Experience: Proven background across mining, bulk materials handling, mineral processing, or heavy industrial fixed plant.

Fixed Plant Knowledge: Prior hands-on familiarity with fixed plant mechanical equipment (e.g., conveyor networks, primary/secondary crushers, screening stations, feeders, chutes, or hoisting systems) is highly regarded.

Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated ability to set up structured mechanical maintenance strategies, improve equipment reliability,



and clean master data in CMMS (SAP / Pronto or similar).Key Responsibilities You will bridge the gap between capital delivery and operational excellence. Core duties include:Mechanical Strategy & Defect Elimination: Investigate repeat mechanical breakdowns, wear issues, and chronic reliability bottlenecks to deliver root-cause solutions from concept to close-out.

Standards & Readiness: Audit day-to-day mechanical maintenance practices against company standards, identify operational gaps, and optimise mechanical maintenance strategies to prevent unplanned downtime.

Master Data & Critical Spares: Lead initiatives to refine mechanical asset master data, ensure critical mechanical spares readiness (gearboxes, pulleys, bearings, crushers, screens, liners), and establish standard work instructions (SWIs).

Equipment Health & Condition Monitoring: Implement structured mechanical asset health monitoring routines (vibration analysis, oil sampling, thermography, non-destructive testing), defect-elimination workflows, and reliability performance tracking.

Technical Support: Provide hands-on mechanical engineering advice during commissioning, mechanical completion, ramp-up, and early operational phases.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Align closely with operations, capital projects, engineering, and equipment OEMs to integrate maintenance requirements into daily routines.How to Apply To apply, please click the Apply button and submit an up-to-date CV. For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact: Paul Eichner Mining Specialist - Randstad Phone: Email:At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.Login is optional, you may send application via email

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