Mechanical Engineer
BH-323151
Posted: 20/01/2026
- up to $110/hr + Superannuation
- Australia Western Australia East Perth
- Contract
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Mining
Location: Port Hedland, WA
Roster: 8:6 FIFO ex‑Perth
Contract: starting on 12 months, with intent to extend/convert
Rate: up to $110/hr + Super
Why Join?
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
If this sounds like you, please apply via the links. Shortlisting will commence immediately and only shortlisted candidates to be contacted. Australian working rights are essential.
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.
Roster: 8:6 FIFO ex‑Perth
Contract: starting on 12 months, with intent to extend/convert
Rate: up to $110/hr + Super
Why Join?
- Smaller, steady wet‑plant operation with built‑in redundancy
- Autonomy as the primary onsite Mechanical Engineer
- Supportive team: Senior Mechanical Engineer (IB) + CHF Superintendent
- Straightforward, well‑defined scope with clear deliverables
- Opportunity to broaden experience across pumps, filtration, tanks & dewatering systems
- Gain exposure to reliability methods (RCA, defect elimination, performance analysis)
- SAP experience beneficial; P2 training provided
- PAYG and Pty Ltd engagement options
About the Role
- We’re seeking a flexible and hands‑on Mechanical Engineer to support the ramp‑up of our client's Concentrate Handling Facility (CHF) toward nameplate throughput.
- This is a wet‑plant–focused role responsible for day‑to‑day mechanical support, reliability improvement and equipment troubleshooting across a compact but critical dewatering circuit.
- You’ll work closely with ops, maintenance and OEMs, providing practical engineering oversight and keeping the plant running safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily mechanical engineering support across the CHF
- Improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety
- Support shutdowns, maintenance strategies, and defect elimination
- Lead or assist small improvement projects
- Act as the SME for: Pumps, thickeners, tanks, mag drums, filter belts, conveyors
- Conduct basic RCA and troubleshoot plant issues
- Vet OEM scopes and ensure work aligns with site requirements
- Use SAP & analytical tools; learn P2 with onsite guidance
- Manage stakeholders—including OEMs with long turnaround cycles
- Work collaboratively with CHF operations, maintenance and IB engineering
What We’re Looking For
- Mechanical, maintenance, or reliability engineering background
- Strong wet‑plant knowledge (pumps, rotating equipment, filtration, tanks)
- Ability to work independently as the sole onsite engineer
- Strong stakeholder engagement & communication skills
- Ability to read drawings, diagnose issues and provide practical solutions
- Comfortable dealing with OEMs and long vendor lead times
- Analytical mindset with willingness to learn new systems
If this sounds like you, please apply via the links. Shortlisting will commence immediately and only shortlisted candidates to be contacted. Australian working rights are essential.
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.