Mechanical Engineering Manager: MEM

As our Mechanical Engineering Manager (MEM) you will be accountable for delivering annual maintenance targets for equipment. This includes providing technical advice to the Long-Term Planner and Maintenance Superintendents to optimise equipment availability and reliability in your area. The MEM is a statutory position responsible for establishing and maintaining mechanical maintenance practices compliant with the Coal Mining Act and Regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with mechanical engineering practices at the mine.
• Maintain legal standards for mechanical plant equipment and personnel.
• Establish and maintain compliant safe efficient reliable and cost-effective mechanical engineering systems and procedures.
• Seek to improve performance through engineering enhancements.
• Develop and communicate mechanical engineering strategies and plans to the workforce demonstrating strong leadership.
• Establish and implement training competencies to ensure relevant personnel are trained and authorised to meet legal standards.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing management of a reliable 5-year maintenance and engineering plan.
• Develop rolling weekly plans and schedules to deliver target availability and reliability of specified mining equipment.
• Establish standards and provide Signoff on mechanical plant equipment design specifications and mechanical personnel qualifications.
• Ensure statutory mechanical overhauls are carried out to the required standard in a timely and cost-effective manner.
•  Monitor maintenance expenditure to identify budget variances and improvement or corrective activities to reduce operating costs.

Qualifications :

• Mechanical trade with extensive underground coal mining experience
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering as well a post graduate qualification in maintenance management will be highly regarded.
• Significant experience in asset management.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to enforce mechanical engineering standards.
• High-level understanding of regulatory standards for statutory compliance in mechanical activities at the mine.

Additional Information :

• Full-time permanent positions based at Moranbah North Mine
• Monday to Friday Anglo American supports flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salary package and annual incentive programs
• Residential FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options available
• Relocation Assistance available
• Gym membership perks

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 youll 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. Were a large successful multinational company and were 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 days work. To make that happen we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that were 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 
25 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time