Mechanical Engineer

NES Fircroft are looking for a Mechanical Engineer on a FIFO basis to support a Tier 1 mining operator through plant maintenance, mechanical integrity, and reliability programs. The role ensures equipment performance, safe operation, and operational efficiency across mine and processing assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and operations teams with mechanical solutions.
• Support classified plant enquiries and understanding of pressure equipment
• Involvement in on site maintenance projects involving site visits, management of consultants and technical engineering support to customer base
• Support mechanical principal engineering in maintaining site technical standards and supporting customers to under all requirements
• Implement and maintain asset management and reliability programs (preventive maintenance, RCA, condition monitoring).
• Perform mechanical design reviews, calculations, and specification checks.
• Assist in capital projects and equipment upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Knowledge of plant equipment, mechanical systems, and reliability engineering.
• Experience with CMMS, maintenance strategies, and mechanical problem-solving.

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.