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Company Description

Provide specialised maintenance engineering services to Dawson Mine!

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer: MEM to join the maintenance leadership team at Dawson Mine on a full-time, permanent basis with Anglo American. Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible Maintenance & Engineering Management (MEM) statutory responsibilities for the open-cut coal mine. You will also lead the development and optimisation of maintenance strategies, specifications, and engineering standards to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective equipment performance across the site.
 
As the Senior Mechanical Engineer: MEM, the key accountabilities are:

  • Lead the development and deployment of strategic mechanical engineering initiatives in alignment with the Engineering and Maintenance Strategy.
  • Act as the Statutory Mechanical Engineer for the site, ensuring compliance with SHMS obligations, Recognised Standards, and legislation.
  • Represent the mechanical discipline in strategic planning sessions, including Life of Mine planning, department BARA reviews, and risk assessments.
  • Approve mechanical inputs into LOM equipment strategies, asset capability assessments, and risk-based maintenance plans.
  • Provide leadership and oversight for mechanical contributions to capital planning and long-term asset forecasts.
  • Approve mechanical engineering specifications and ensure mechanical designs meet Dawson and legislative requirements.
  • Lead mechanical FMECA reviews and oversee the development and lifecycle management of mechanical equipment strategies.
  • Govern the implementation of mechanical maintenance procedures, training, and component rebuild standards.
  • Provide statutory oversight for commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring design, safety, and operational readiness criteria are met.
  • Support maintenance execution teams through oversight of strategy adherence and defect management processes.
  • Provide mechanical technical governance for major shutdown scopes.
  • Ensure statutory inspection and compliance obligations are incorporated into shutdown planning and execution.
  • Provide technical review and governance of contracts involving mechanical scope.
  • Lead the mechanical engineering team’s input into performance reporting, RCA reviews, and mechanical KPI tracking.
  • Oversee mechanical decommissioning processes and validate the development of care and maintenance strategies.

Qualifications

To be successful you will have the following:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline (i.e. Master of Engineering Management).
  • Obtained or working toward obtaining the relevant Practicing Certificate for Mechanical Engineering Manager (MEM).
  • Supervisor & Risk Facilitator competencies (S1, 2, 3 & G2, G3).
  • RPEQ accreditation in Mechanical Engineering is desirable.
  • iCam Facilitator is desirable.
  • Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodology.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, OEM knowledge (CAT & Komatsu) and heavy machinery used in mining operations.
  • Demonstrated capability in a progressive leadership role.
  • Demonstrated ability in project management for a mine site (coal preferred), including leading projects whilst working independently.
  • Previous experience with SAP or a similar ERP will be desirable.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identify and address mechanical challenges.
  • Adherence to safety regulations and a commitment to creating a safe working environment for all team members.

Additional Information

  • Permanent, full-time position at Dawson Mine, Moura QLD
  • Monday to Friday site role with 9-day fortnight available
  • Competitive Salary + 12% Superannuation
  • Annual bonus incentive program
  • Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
  • Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
  • Relocation Assistance available
  • Anglo American company benefits

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time. 

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Employee referral

Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.    

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE 

04 June 2025

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Established in 1917 and headquartered in Greater London, United Kingdom, Anglo American is a mining company. The company has a portfolio of mining operations and undeveloped resources with a focus on diamonds, copper, platinum group metals, and bu...

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