CHPP Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

We are a large, multinational mining company operating five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, with additional joint venture interests in manganese and copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the CHPP Operations team at Capcoal Mine. Reporting to the CHPP Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent, this is a hands‑on plant engineering role with involvement from front‑end planning through to execution. You will work across sustaining capital, shutdown preparation, reliability improvements, and asset upgrades, providing practical, well‑considered engineering solutions in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying, scoping, planning, and delivering mechanical improvement and sustaining capital projects across the CHPP and materials handling systems
• Providing front‑end engineering input into shutdowns, defect elimination, and asset improvement initiatives
• Supporting mechanical breakdown investigations, repairs, and contribute to the development of preventative strategies to improve reliability and eliminate failure modes
• Performing engineering calculations and assessments to support safe, efficient equipment repairs, upgrades, and modifications
• Providing engineering oversight and support for structural repairs, including engagement with RPEQs for sign‑off where required
• Managing the project lifecycle from concept and scope development, through design, tendering, execution, and close‑out
• Coordinating site teams and external contractors to safely deliver project outcomes
• Applying site project management processes including governance, risk management, progress reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Providing visible leadership and mentoring, ensuring engineering standards, procedures, and safe work practices are consistently applied

Qualifications & Certifications

• A bachelor of Mechanical Engineer or equivalent qualification
• 3+ years’ experience in a fixed plant or processing environment such as CHPP, minerals processing, aluminium, mining or similar heavy industry
• Demonstrated experience working on mechanical asset improvements, repairs, and projects within an operating plant
• SAP experience is advantageous
• Ability to work autonomously, whilst collaborating effectively with operations, maintenance and project teams

What's On Offer / Benefits

• Monday to Friday role (with potential for a 9‑day fortnight)
• Full‑time permanent position
• Suitable for Residential, FIFO (company funded flights) and DIDO candidates
• 12% superannuation contribution
• Discounted gym membership (50% off)
• Salary and benefits package and flexible work arrangements that support learning and growth

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. REF78741HCLOSING DATE 3 May 2026

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

Background checks

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

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business. Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

Moranbah, QLD (Capcoal Mine)