Mechanical Engineer - Fixed Plant
BH-552480
Posted: 13/10/2026
- Competitive salary + allowances
- Australia Northern Territory Northern Territory
- Permanent
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Mining
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support across a busy mining operation's fixed plant maintenance function. Working closely with maintenance supervisors, planners, and trades personnel, you will be responsible for delivering practical engineering solutions that support safe, efficient, and effective maintenance execution.
This is an operationally focused role suited to an engineer who enjoys being in the field, solving mechanical issues, reviewing equipment repairs and modifications, and ensuring plant assets are maintained in accordance with engineering standards and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support across a busy mining operation's fixed plant maintenance function. Working closely with maintenance supervisors, planners, and trades personnel, you will be responsible for delivering practical engineering solutions that support safe, efficient, and effective maintenance execution.
This is an operationally focused role suited to an engineer who enjoys being in the field, solving mechanical issues, reviewing equipment repairs and modifications, and ensuring plant assets are maintained in accordance with engineering standards and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day mechanical engineering support to Maintenance and Operations teams across the processing plant.
- Act as the technical specialist for critical fixed plant assets, including crushers, grinding mills, conveyors, pumps and filtration equipment.
- Work closely with trades personnel to diagnose and resolve equipment-related issues.
- Review and approve maintenance repairs, modifications, and engineering solutions.
- Develop and review engineering drawings, scopes of work, and technical documentation.
- Ensure equipment repairs and modifications comply with relevant engineering standards and site requirements.
- Support QA/QC processes for maintenance activities, equipment installations, and shutdown works.
- Conduct field inspections and provide technical recommendations on plant equipment condition and maintenance requirements.
- Assist with defect identification, rectification planning, and equipment improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical input into replacement, refurbishment, and upgrade projects.
- Liaise with OEMs, contractors, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and obtain specialist support when required.
- Support shutdowns, major maintenance activities, and commissioning works as required.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, site standards, and engineering governance requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Extensive experience working within mining / mineral processing
- Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices and fixed plant equipment.
- Experience working closely with maintenance teams and tradespeople in an operational environment.
- Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of QA/QC requirements relating to maintenance and engineering activities.
- Strong troubleshooting and practical problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across site.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.