Mechanical Engineer
DRD Group ·www.drdgroup.com.au
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Location: Regional WA
Rate: From $65 per hour + super (dependent on experience)
Type: Contract
Duration: 6-months contract
Hours: 8:6 FIFO roster
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support fixed plant operations across a major iron ore processing facility.
Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Shutdown, and Reliability teams, you will provide practical mechanical engineering support with a strong focus on materials handling systems, conveyor performance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who enjoys being in the field, troubleshooting equipment issues, and delivering practical solutions that improve plant performance and maintainability.
Key Responsibilities
For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Alvin on 08 94374400 or via email on alvin.candra@drdgroup.com.au
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
Rate: From $65 per hour + super (dependent on experience)
Type: Contract
Duration: 6-months contract
Hours: 8:6 FIFO roster
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support fixed plant operations across a major iron ore processing facility.
Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Shutdown, and Reliability teams, you will provide practical mechanical engineering support with a strong focus on materials handling systems, conveyor performance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who enjoys being in the field, troubleshooting equipment issues, and delivering practical solutions that improve plant performance and maintainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mechanical engineering support across fixed plant and ore processing operations
- Troubleshoot and assess conveyor systems, rollers, idlers, pulleys, feeders, belt scrapers, and transfer chutes
- Develop and implement practical solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance
- Investigate mechanical defects and failures and recommend corrective actions
- Support Maintenance and Shutdown teams with repair methodologies, work scopes, specifications, and QA/QC requirements
- Review equipment condition and identify opportunities for improvement projects
- Develop and review technical scopes, engineering drawings, specifications, and design modifications
- Provide technical guidance to operations, contractors, suppliers, and maintenance personnel
- Support commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and operational readiness activities
- Utilise SAP and maintenance systems to support asset management and reliability improvement programs
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a mechanical engineering role within mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry
- Experience with materials handling equipment and conveyor systems
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
- Experience supporting fixed plant maintenance and reliability activities
- Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience with transfer chute design or modifications
- Experience developing technical specifications, work scopes, and engineering drawings
- Fixed plant iron ore processing experience
- Experience using SAP maintenance systems
- Navisworks experience
- Reliability engineering or continuous improvement experience
For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Alvin on 08 94374400 or via email on alvin.candra@drdgroup.com.au
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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The Mechanical Engineer role with DRD Group is based in Regional WA, WA, AU.
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