Introduction

Brunel is seeking experienced Mechanical Maintainers for a residential role in Dampier, WA. This position offers a structured roster, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work on key fixed plant assets within a safety-focused team environment.

What are you going to do 

We are looking for safety-conscious Mechanical Maintainers to support maintenance operations at Dampier. This is a residential role only (no FIFO) on an initial 6-month contract.

  • Perform preventative, corrective, planned, and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant equipment
  • Maintain and repair equipment including conveyors, balanced machines, and car dumpers
  • Conduct routine inspections of plant assets
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and reduce risk and cost
  • Use SAP to record, assign, and complete maintenance tasks
  • Isolate equipment for maintenance and operational work

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Strong commitment to workplace safety
  • Mechanical trade qualification (Engineering/Fitting/Fabrication)
  • Experience with
    • Car dumpers
    • Stackers & reclaimers
    • Ship loaders

Proficiency in:

  • Motor and gearbox maintenance
  • Pulley and bucket wheel changeouts
  • Laser alignment
  • Maintenance inspections

Dogging and rigging experienceWorking at Heights and confined space certification
Valid Manual C-Class Australian driver's licence (HR desirable)

What we offer 

  • Residential role based in Dampier, Western Australia
  • Structured rotating roster with day and night shifts
  • Work on large-scale fixed plant equipment
  • Supportive and safety-focused team environment
  • Opportunity to gain experience on major mining operations

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Sneha Poranki at p.sneha@brunel.net or +61 8 9429 5645

Closing: 25 July 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!