Mechanical Engineer

NES Fircroft are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer on a FIFO basis to support a Tier 1 mining operator, with a strong focus on site-based engineering, P&ID management, and field execution. This role is embedded within operations, ensuring alignment between design documentation and actual plant conditions while supporting safe, reliable plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with maintenance and operations teams on-site to deliver practical mechanical engineering solutions.
• Lead P&ID reviews, redlining, and verification to ensure accuracy against field conditions (as-built alignment).
• Conduct regular site walkdowns to validate plant configuration, identify discrepancies, and support continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support for pressure equipment and classified plant, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Support and execute site-based maintenance and minor capital projects, including contractor coordination and field supervision.
• Assist in maintaining and improving site technical standards, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Contribute to mechanical integrity and reliability programs, with a focus on practical, field-driven outcomes.
• Support fault finding and root cause investigations, particularly where P&ID interpretation and plant configuration are critical.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in mining, oil and gas, or heavy industry, with strong site exposure.
• Demonstrated experience working with P&IDs, isometrics, and plant documentation, including mark-ups and updates.
• Strong understanding of fixed plant equipment, piping systems, and pressure equipment.
• Proven ability to perform field verification, walkdowns, and interface with operations teams.
• Experience supporting shutdowns, maintenance execution, or brownfield modifications is highly regarded.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.