CareerPlan

Principal Mechanical Engineer QLD

Mackay, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11

Core

Implement systems and standards for asset management, engineering, and risk monitoring across coal mining operations, ensuring legislative compliance and operational excellence.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Asset Management & Risk)

Builds

Asset management systems, risk monitoring frameworks, and engineering standards for coal mines

Domain

Mining (Coal) / Mechanical Engineering / Health & Safety

Required skills

Asset management, Risk management, Incident investigation (ICAM), Root cause analysis (RCA), Data analysis, Mechanical engineering knowledge, Regulatory compliance (Queensland Coal Mining Act), Stakeholder management, Mentoring

Preferred skills

Leadership experience, Coaching and development, Problem-solving, Industry group involvement

Technologies

ICAM, RCA, Australian Standards, Queensland Coal Mining Act

Responsibilities

Provide advice and support to operating sites through Principal Engineers inspections, Provide expertise support to the Health and Safety department, Develop and maintain positive working relationships with external regulators, Participate in investigations following equipment failures and safety incidents, Mentor and support Mechanical Graduate Engineers, Maintain knowledge of best practice and share information across the business

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship