Engineer - Mechanical

CITIC Pacific Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company, headquartered in Australia, is looking for a Reliability Engineer to join their Heavy Mobile Equipment team. This permanent role involves developing strategies, managing condition monitoring, and ensuring the cleanliness of bulk fuel storage. The ideal candidate must have an engineering background, experience with large OEMs, and hold a current WA Manual Drivers licence. Benefits include competitive remuneration, career progression, and various lifestyle amenities. This position operates on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Career progression and industry training

Life and salary continuance insurance

Salary packaging options

Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge

Qualifications

• Must have an engineering/maintenance background with operational experience.
• Experience with large OEMS (Caterpillar, Komatsu and CMG) is beneficial.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary maintenance philosophy is necessary.
• Experience with budgets, risk management, and reporting is important.
• SAP and Microsoft Office knowledge is required.
• A current WA Manual Drivers licence is essential.
• Mechanical Fitter Trade qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop action plans and strategies for the team.
• Manage condition monitoring and provide guidance.
• Oversee change management for HME modifications.
• Monitor bulk fuel storage cleanliness.
• Collaborate with HME Engineers on projects.
• Participate in safety incident reports and investigations.

Skills

Engineering/maintenance background

Experience with large OEMS (Caterpillar, Komatsu and CMG)

Contemporary maintenance philosophy understanding

Budgeting and risk management

SAP knowledge

Microsoft Office knowledge

Current WA Manual Drivers licence

Mechanical Fitter Trade

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apply now Job no: 499340LC *
Work type: Permanent Fulltime
Location: Cape Preston
Categories: Various

The opportunity

We’re seeking a driven Reliability Engineer - to support our Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) team. This is a permanent position on an 8/6 roster FIFO from Perth.

• Develop action plans and strategies
• Manage the team with condition monitoring and provide guidance to grow their knowledge base
• Manage change management for HME modifications and/or system changes
• Monitor bulk fuel storage cleanliness through web based system
• Work with HME Engineers to align and implement projects
• Participate in safety incident reports and investigations where required.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Engineering/maintenance background with operational experience
• Experience with large OEMS (Caterpillar, Komatsu and CMG beneficial)
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary maintenance philosophy
• Experience with budgets, risk management and reporting
• SAP and Microsoft Office knowledge
• A current WA Manual Drivers licence is an essential requirement
• Mechanical Fitter Trade

We are looking for motivated team players, with good communication skills and a can-do attitude.

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi‑Fi internet access to all rooms, in‑house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professionals.

To Apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position.
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia’s largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia’s Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value‑adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high‑grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six‑line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state‑of‑the‑art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

Advertised: 09 Jan 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Feb 2026 W. Australia Standard Time