Graduate Program - Mechanical Engineer

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Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industry expertise. 

About the role

Join Macmahon's Graduate Mechanical Engineer Program and gain practical experience across our heavy mining equipment maintenance operations throughout Western Australia.

This structured two-year graduate program is designed to provide hands-on operational exposure, technical development, and mentoring from experienced maintenance and engineering professionals. Throughout the program, you'll develop a strong understanding of mobile maintenance operations while building the technical, analytical and commercial skills required for a long-term career in the mining industry.

You will gain exposure across a range of maintenance functions, working with industry-leading heavy mining equipment and contributing to projects that support operational performance and continuous improvement.

Role Details

• Structured two-year Graduate Mechanical Engineer Program


• FIFO or DIDO opportunities across surface mining operations


• Rotations across site maintenance, reliability, planning and commercial functions


• Exposure to heavy mining equipment maintenance and asset management practices


• Mentoring and support from experienced engineering and maintenance professionals


• Professional development designed to support long-term career growth within Macmahon

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and performance of heavy mining equipment across site operations


• Assist with equipment troubleshooting, defect elimination and root cause analysis activities


• Contribute to reliability and continuous improvement initiatives supporting equipment performance and availability


• Gain exposure to maintenance planning, scheduling and asset management processes


• Assist with budgeting, estimation, tendering and operational reporting activities


• Analyse equipment and maintenance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering


• Recent graduate or final-year student eligible to commence full-time employment


• Full Australian working rights (Citizenship or Permanent Residency)


• Willingness to work FIFO or DIDO rosters and travel across Western Australian operations


• Interest in heavy mobile equipment, maintenance engineering and equipment reliability


• Interest in understanding equipment behaviour, failure modes and equipment performance analysis


• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to continuous development


• Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as criminal history and qualification checks

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a team that looks out for each other. Work with skilled, down-to-earth people


• Build a long-term career with opportunities for future progression and leadership development

Keen to join a Winning Team? Apply now.

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