Mechanical Engineer - Mackay Workshop

About EPSA

EPSA is a global, family-owned business with over 60 years of experience in the mining, civil and earthmoving industries. Operating across several countries, we provide high-quality equipment, maintenance and support services to the resources and heavy industry sectors.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at our Mackay Workshop on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Australian operation and work alongside an experienced team supporting the maintenance, reliability and performance of heavy mining and earthmoving equipment.

What We Offer

• Attractive salary + superannuation

• Salary sacrifice options, including novated leasing

• Option of Travel Allowance or Residential Allowance + Living Local Incentive

• Full-time permanent employment

• Opportunity to work across a diverse range of heavy mining and earthmoving equipment

• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and engineering initiatives

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Mechanical Engineer will provide technical and engineering support to the workshop and maintenance teams, with a focus on equipment reliability, maintenance improvement and engineering solutions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing mechanical engineering support across workshop maintenance and repair activities

• Supporting the inspection, assessment, repair and modification of heavy earthmoving and mining equipment

• Developing practical engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability, safety and performance

• Reviewing equipment failures and maintenance issues and identifying opportunities for improvement

• Assisting with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions

• Supporting the planning and execution of maintenance and refurbishment projects

• Reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications and equipment documentation

• Assisting with the design and implementation of modifications, repairs and structural improvements

• Working closely with trades, maintenance personnel and management to ensure engineering solutions are practical and effective

• Ensuring engineering activities comply with relevant Australian Standards, legislation and company requirements

• Supporting risk assessments, technical investigations and engineering documentation

• Monitoring equipment performance and identifying opportunities to reduce downtime and maintenance costs

• Contributing to continuous improvement, reliability and maintenance strategies

• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and environmental standards

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering

• Relevant experience in mining, heavy industry, earthmoving or mobile equipment environments

• Experience supporting the maintenance, repair or refurbishment of heavy mobile equipment

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, equipment reliability and maintenance principles

• Experience with engineering assessments, fault finding and root cause analysis

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and equipment manuals

• Experience developing practical engineering solutions for complex equipment and maintenance issues

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with trades, maintenance teams and operational personnel

• Strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards

• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Current Australian Driver's Licence

Desirable

• Previous experience with large mining and earthmoving equipment

• Experience with excavators, loaders, dozers or other heavy mobile equipment

• Experience with structural repairs, fabrication or equipment modifications

• Experience with reliability engineering or maintenance optimisation

• Experience with engineering or maintenance management systems

Why Join EPSA?

At EPSA, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where your engineering expertise can have a direct impact on equipment reliability, maintenance performance and operational outcomes.

You will work closely with an experienced workshop and maintenance team and have the opportunity to develop practical engineering solutions across a diverse range of heavy mining and earthmoving equipment.

Apply now to join the EPSA team.