Mechanical Engineer

Here at Concentis, we are seeking a technically skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join the Reliability Team with our Tier 1 mining client on a 12 month contract, with strong potential for extension. A permanent opportunity may be explored for the right person open to relocation.

Based in Far North Queensland this FIFO role operates on a 12:9 roster — giving you two full weekends at home during your nine days off. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a global mining leader, contributing to high-impact projects that sustain and enhance critical mining infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical diagnostic and interface between equipment suppliers to best support engineering and maintenance on specialist or handling processes. Participate and lead root cause failure investigations.
• Partner with maintenance to deliver major maintenance focused on the design and execution of asset overhauls or modifications.
• Develop detailed drawings and designs, scopes of work, project plans, and technical documentation working with planning and scheduling to streamline works in shutdowns
• Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and secure capital expenditure approvals.
• Support procurement: obtain contractor pricing, evaluate bids, and contribute to contractor selection.
• Supervise contractor activities onsite to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Work collaboratively with reliability and maintenance teams to ensure assets are successfully returned to service and tactics/drawings and procedures are aligned.
• Identify and implement design improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Conduct post-project reviews, including root cause analysis and lessons learned documentation.
• Track works, generate and review reports from specialist vendors.

Performance Objectives

• Deliver high-quality design and execution of asset maintenance within time and budget constraints.
• Strengthen asset reliability through fit-for-purpose design and seamless project delivery.
• Promote a culture of zero harm, safety leadership, and proactive risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, asset performance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Build productive, cross-functional relationships with operations, engineering, and maintenance stakeholders.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering across project delivery and design in mining, heavy industry, or similar.
• Strong technical understanding of bulk material handling systems (e.g., conveyors, feeders, screens, pumps, rail mounted equipment – stacker, reclaimer and ship loader).
• Proficiency in engineering drawings, design, project planning, budgeting, and contractor supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and coordinate across teams.
• Knowledge of reliability principles, condition monitoring, and maintenance strategies.
• Safety-focused with a demonstrated ability to lead by example on site.
• Project Management certification – desirable but not essential.

Key Selling Points

• FIFO to Far North QLD with a lifestyle-friendly 12:9 roster giving you two full weekends off every swing
• Unique coastal location with a laid-back community and plenty of outdoor adventure at your doorstep
• Competitive hourly rate with flights, meals, and accommodation included
• Strong potential for contract extension or transition into a permanent role
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects with long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive, safety-focused team environment where your expertise is valued
• Chance to work with industry-leading practices and expand your professional network
• Contribute directly to projects that improve reliability, performance, and future site success

If this sounds like you, please click on the apply now button below and we will get back to you once shortlisting begins.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments, and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

Concentis and the partners we work with, are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.