Maintenance Engineer - Mobile Assets

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business. 
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Options for additional superannuation contributions  

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a permanent position on a 4:3 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

As the Maintenance Engineer-Mobile Assets, you will deliver engineering solutions to support the Mobile Maintenance Function which will include maintenance strategy development and management, critical spares/component analysis and leading defect elimination initiatives.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Identify and plan engineering works with consideration to requirements, budgets and priorities
• Undertake Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations into equipment defect and implement defect elimination countermeasures
• Provide technical expertise to Execution to support work quality and safe execution of maintenance work
• Support Inventory & Warehousing processes through providing input on stock levels, criticality etc

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Sound understanding of reliability centred maintenance and the ability to develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies
• Analytical and investigative skills including experience in leading Root Cause Analysis processes
• Prior experience with Mobile Fleet in a Mining environment – Heavy Mining and Light Vehicle Ancillary equipment
• Familiar with condition monitoring processes and application to Mobile Fleet
• Proficiency in software such as SAP1 and OnePM will be highly regarded

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 15th May 2024.