Members of the Minmetals Resources Limited group of companies (HKEx: 1208), MMG owns and operates a portfolio of base metal mining operations, development projects and exploration fields.

MMG's Century Mine comprises two sites located in the lower Gulf region of North-west Queensland which encompasses an open pit mine, a milling operation (feed, grind, floatation) and a port operation (de-watering, stockpiling, shiploading).

As part of a broader Asset Excellence strategy focussed on managing the lifecycle and efficiency of Century's physical assets from design, selection and maintenance through to disposal, MMG is now recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to assist on this journey.

Reporting to the Superintendent Engineering, this role is designed to provide expert engineering advice across a range of materials handling, pump and process plant projects ranging anywhere from $50,000 to $2million in capital value. Another key element to this role will be the mentoring and support of operational and maintenance teams across the Century operation – an ideal opportunity to further develop your own project management capability.

To be considered for this role, you'll be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering and demonstrate experience in project or maintenance engineering. Ideally, you'll demonstrate a strong technical grounding in processing plant and port operations, and be literate in a range of RCM techniques. Applicants who have completed, or are eligible to complete, their CPEng or comparable certification will be highly regarded.

For this permanent opportunity, MMG's Century Mine operation is offering a FIFO commute roster from Townsville, Mount Isa or Cairns. Onsite accommodation at Century's Darimah Village is fully air-conditioned and includes room cleaning service. Village features include meal services and access to a site nutritionist/ personal trainer; communal computer/media facilities including 3G coverage, onsite convenience store, onsite Medical Centre, state of the art sporting and gym facilities, and 25 metre swimming pool.

Remuneration for this role includes competitive base salary, site allowance and quarterly performance bonus scheme. Relocation assistance is available to preferred interstate or overseas applicants.

To register your interest, please submit your CV online in MS Word (.doc) or Adobe (.pdf) format before the application closing date of 20th April 2012.