CHPP Mechanical Engineer

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

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 include:

• 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

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 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

• 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)

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time. 

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

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. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

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.

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.

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CLOSING DATE 

3 May 2026

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

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