Vacation Student Mechanical Engineer - Ernest Henry Operations, QLD

Vacation Student – Mechanical Engineer

Ernest Henry Operations, QLD

Launch your career with Evolution Mining

Looking for more than just a summer job?

Join Evolution Mining's 12-week paid Vacation Program and gain hands-on experience at one of Australia's leading gold producers. From day one, you'll work alongside experienced professionals, apply what you're learning at uni, and contribute to mining operations while building skills that will kick-start your career.

What you'll gain

• 12 weeks of paid industry experience (December to February)
• Hands-on exposure to mineral processing and plant operations
• Mentoring from experienced metallurgists and mining professionals
• Real projects that make an impact
• Networking opportunities across our operations
• A strong foundation for a future career in mining

About the role

In the vacation student Mechanical Engineer role, gain hands-on experience supporting the maintenance, reliability, and performance of mobile and fixed plant equipment across the mine site.

Some of your work may include:

• Assisting with maintenance and reliability improvement projects.
• Support inspections of mobile and fixed plant equipment.
• Analyse equipment performance and maintenance data.
• Contribute to fault-finding and troubleshooting activities.
• Assist with project planning, reporting, and documentation.
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment availability.

Program locations

Ernest Henry Operations, QLD

Located near Cloncurry in north-west Queensland, Ernest Henry is a world-class copper and gold operation renowned for its underground mining and mineral processing activities.

Roster: 5:2/4:3

Included: Residential accommodation, site transport, flights at the commencement and conclusion of the program.

About you

We're looking for motivated students who are curious, hands-on and keen to grow their technical skills.

You’ll be:

• Studying mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in maintenance, reliability or heavy industry.
• A strong problem-solver with analytical thinking skills.
• A confident communicator and team player.
• Willing to live and work in a regional mining environment.
• Hold a valid manual driver's licence.

Start your next chapter

At Evolution, you'll be part of a supportive team that values safety, innovation and continuous improvement.

If you're ready to gain real industry experience, build your network and take the next step towards a career in mechanical engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and discover what's possible.