Maintenance Superintendent: Engineering (MEM)

About the role

A 6-month fixed-term Maintenance Superintendent: Engineering (MEM) position at Dawson Mine, an open-cut steelmaking coal mine near Moura, Queensland. Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you will hold the statutory Mechanical Engineer responsibilities for the site and lead the development and optimisation of maintenance strategies, specifications and engineering standards so that equipment performs safely, reliably and cost-effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic mechanical engineering initiatives in line with the Engineering and Maintenance Strategy
• Act as the statutory mechanical engineer, ensuring compliance with SHMS obligations, recognised standards and legislation
• Represent the mechanical discipline in Life of Mine planning, department BARA reviews and risk assessments, and approve mechanical inputs into LOM equipment strategies and risk-based maintenance plans
• Approve mechanical engineering specifications and designs, and govern mechanical maintenance procedures, training and component rebuild standards
• Lead mechanical FMECA reviews and oversee the lifecycle management of mechanical equipment strategies
• Provide statutory oversight of mechanical system commissioning and incorporate inspection and compliance into shutdown planning
• Review and govern contracts with mechanical scope, and lead the mechanical team's input into performance reporting, RCA reviews and KPI tracking
• Oversee mechanical decommissioning and validate care and maintenance strategies

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Master of Engineering Management)
• Practicing Certificate for Mechanical Engineering Manager (MEM), obtained or being worked toward
• Supervisor and Risk Facilitator competencies (S1, 2, 3 and G2, G3)
• RPEQ accreditation in Mechanical Engineering and iCam Facilitator are desirable
• Demonstrated capability in a progressive leadership role and independent project management on a mine site (coal preferred)

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and heavy mining machinery (CAT and Komatsu)
• Root cause analysis (RCA) methodology
• SAP or similar ERP experience desirable

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus 12% superannuation and annual bonus incentive program
• Residential, FIFO and DIDO options, with subsidised accommodation and company-funded camp options
• Relocation assistance and Anglo American company benefits
• Monday to Friday site role with a 9-day fortnight available