Job Description

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.

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