About our Client

Our client,a global leader in the iron ore industry, recognised for their culture, innovation and industry-leading development of world class infrastructure and mining assets in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

About the Role

This role works within the Asset Management & Reliability team with a focus on Fixed Plant equipment. This team works to identify best practice and to ensure it is applied across all Fixed Plant operations to support the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of all assets. The Mechanical Specialist role has a particular focus on screening, crushing, wear management & pumping components of the Fixed Plant assets.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Develop and deliver long term reliability improvement projects and optimised maintenance strategies for Fixed Plant mechanical equipment including vibrating screens, crushers, pumps, gearboxes and wear management.

• Facilitate the sharing of lessons and improvements across our Fixed Plant sites in an effort to achieve best practice, this shall include regular site visits.

• Develop and update Equipment Standards and Specifications to support safety, reliability and cost effectiveness.

• Provide ongoing technical support for our Operational sites, Major Projects, Inventory, Procurement & Contracts teams.

• Participate in site audits against the Asset Management Standard.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications and skills required:

• 10+ years of relevant experience is desired. Operational experience with Fixed Plant assets in the Resources industry is preferred.

• A Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or a relevant Mechanical Trade Qualification.

• A highly motivated individual who has the ability to influence and engage stakeholders, both internal and external.

• Formal training in Asset Management practices is favourable but not essential.

• SAP literacy, MS Office literacy is preferred.

• Demonstrated Project Management skills.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and a continual improvement focus.

• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills.

• Advanced time management, planning, organizational, scheduling and coordination skills.

About WorkPac

WorkPac is Australia's leading, privately owned recruitment provider to the mining, construction, engineering, light industrial and healthcare sectors. We are proud to partner with some of the country's leading companies to deliver rewarding permanent, contract, temporary and traineeship recruitment opportunities.

Apply Now

For more information please contact Juanique Liebenberg on or 03 9647 5148 for a confidential conversation.

Job order reference no. 752J202048374

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