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Trades Assistant – Fabrication | Toowoomba, Queensland

Due to growth in our Fabrication team, there is now an exciting opportunity for a Trades Assistant to join the Fabrication team on a permanent, full-time basis.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for assisting Boilermakers with the efficient fabrication and welding of RME-manufactured equipment to a high standard of workmanship and safety. This role will incorporate a wide and varied range of tasks which will be performed on an as-needed basis. 

What we’re looking for:
Strong interpersonal skills, such as the ability to positively contribute to the workplace culture, take direction, respond positively to feedback, and be proactive in seeking advice, and the ability to work respectfully in a team environment are critical to success in this role.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Previous experience as a Trades Assistant;
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to approach situations with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude;
• You must have a genuine interest assisting in the fabrication of high-quality, high-performance, specialised machines;

The ideal candidate may also possess:

• Good mechanical aptitude; and
• Basic IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office software.

Possession of a current QLD ‘C’ Class Open Driver’s Licence is required for this role as well as it is desirable that you have a current Forklift High Risk licence, Overhead Crane licence and Doggers High Risk licence.

What's in it for you?

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice, with a genuinely positive and employee focused work culture. We offer flexible shifts to allow you to maintain a true work/life balance. We are passionate about our People and their career development and offer a range of other benefits including an active Social Club, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events including; team events, quarterly company BBQs, Christmas Parties and Christmas Fairs, and much, much more! 

All applications must include a short cover letter addressing the Skills, Qualifications and Experience as outlined above and be submitted via Seek by email to careers@rmeglobal.com by 4 November 2024.

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include reference checks, medical screening with drug and alcohol testing and a federal police check. 

Field Service Technician | Western Australia

What’s the role? 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Western Australia team on a permanent, full-time basis, based in Perth (or surrounds). 

In this role, you will travel to mine sites (domestically) to support our assets by commissioning new machines, performing maintenance on current machines in the field as well as training Customer mine site personnel on the RME suite of technologies that may be fitted to their machines.  

You will maintain the continued relationships with our Customers by identifying their needs and liaising with our sales team to ensure the best outcomes.

As you will be the “face of RME” on Customer sites and be essential in building relationships with key stakeholders, well developed written and spoken communication skills are essential for this role. 

What’s in it for you?

In this role, you will regularly travel to new and exciting places, meet new people and engage in new and unique work experiences on the many sites you will visit. 

Most FIFO roles require you to work 180+ days, but at RME, employees may choose total annual days of work between 125-150 days. This means you are able to create a work life balance that suits you! 

Post the completion of the elected days, the options of either time off or additional days for additional reward is offered. The choice is yours!

At RME, we are passionate about being a family friendly and flexible organisation and recognise the challenges a travelling role may present, which is why we have created this unique working structure for this role. 

RME offers a competitive pay structure where you are paid a daily rate which may be over $1,000 depending on where you are positioned in our Performance Based Pay model. The more experience you gain at RME, the more earning potential you build. 

RME also offers additional benefits to all employees such as Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events and much, much more. 

Along with this, we are offering a $4,000 sign on bonus with $2,000 (gross) payable on commencement and $2,000 (gross) payable after 12 months of service. Additionally, relocation assistance may be offered. 

What are we looking for?

At RME we pride ourselves on living our values to create and maintain an exceptional culture. During our recruitment process we aim to find the right people who align with our values and culture.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Certificate III in recognised field (e.g. Electrotechnology, Fitter & Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Motor Mechanic) or similar Australian Recognised Trade Qualification.
• You must also have a current open driver's licence.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• A positive Customer-centric attitude with excellent communication skills. 

How to apply

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Applications should include a short cover letter and be submitted by email to careers@rmeglobal.com.

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a medical screening with drug and alcohol testing, federal police check and a Right to Work check.

Boilermaker | Toowoomba, Queensland

What’s the role? 

Due to career growth in our Fabrication area, there is now an opportunity to join the Fabrication Team as a Boilermaker on a permanent, full-time, basis. 

Boilermakers are part of a safety focussed and motivated team, responsible for the efficient fabrication and welding of RME’s innovative Mill Relining equipment. Boilermakers must have a genuine interest in manufacturing high-quality, high-performance, specialised machines. The team have a wealth of experience to offer with many having been here for over 10 years. 

Overtime is regularly available, with the opportunity for up to 3 hours per day and the occasional Saturday, although this may vary from time to time. Working hours are flexible due to an adjustable start time, this can afford you the option to finish each Friday by 11am. 

What are we looking for?

Strong interpersonal skills, such as the ability to positively contribute to the workplace culture, take direction, respond positively to feedback, and be proactive in seeking advice, and the ability to work respectfully in a team environment are critical to success in this role.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Ability to approach situations with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude;
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Trade-qualified in the area of Metal Fabrication or Boilermaker;
• Experience in flat plate fabrication, with the ability and desire to produce the highest-quality fabrications to AS1554 parts 1 and 4; and

The ideal candidate may also possess:

Post-trade certified in AS1796 certificates 7, 8G and 9;
Experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

What's in it for you?

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice, with a genuinely positive and employee focused work culture. We offer flexible shifts to allow you to maintain a true work/life balance. We are passionate about our People and their career development and offer a range of other benefits including an active Social Club, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events including; team events, quarterly company BBQs, Christmas Parties and Christmas Fairs, and much, much more!

Along with this, we are offering a $4,000 sign on bonus with $2,000 (gross) payable on commencement and $2,000 (gross) payable after 12 months of service.

All applications must include a short cover letter addressing the Skills, Qualifications and Experience as outlined above and be submitted by email to careers@rmeglobal.com

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a medical screening with drug and alcohol testing and a federal police check.

Electrician | Toowoomba, Queensland

There is now an exciting opportunity to join our Assembly team as an Electrician on a permanent, full-time basis. 

There is now an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join the Assembly team on a permanent full-time basis.

The Electrician will assist with design, installation, testing and commissioning of the specialised mining equipment which RME invents, designs and manufactures. 

This role also involves the use of fault-finding skills and some data maintenance.

What are we looking for?

REQUIRED

• Electrical Licence
• Attention to detail with respect to paperwork processing
• Ability to approach situations with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills
• Good level of written and spoken communication
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Well-developed computer skills, specifically in relation to the use of Microsoft Office 

DESIRABLE

• Commercial building electrical and data maintenance experience
• 1+ years post trade experience

LICENCES

• Possession of a current QLD ‘C’ Class Open Driver’s Licence (desirable)
• Possession of a current ‘MR’ Class Driver’s Licence (desirable)
• Possession of a current Forklift Licence (desirable)
• Possession of a current Overhead Crane Licence (desirable)

What's in it for you?

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice. We offer flexibility to allow you to maintain a true work/life balance. We are passionate about our People and their career development and offer a range of other benefits including Paid Parental Leave, Social Club, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events and much, much more! 

All applications must include a short cover letter addressing the Skills, Qualifications and Experience as outlined above and be submitted by APPLYING VIA SEEK or submitted by email to careers@rmeglobal.com by 6 January 2025. While all relevant applications are appreciated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a medical screening with drug and alcohol testing and a federal police check. 

Please note: We will have limited staff working through the Christmas / New Year period (21 December to 5 January) and therefore there may be a delay in response to your application during this period. 

Mechanical Engineer | Toowoomba, Queensland

There is now an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Asset Support team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Mechanical Engineer will be part of the Asset Support Engineering team, which works closely with RME’s Regional Service Centres to quote, design and deliver equipment updates, support for major machine overhauls and RME’s in-field Technicians. Often they be required to respond expeditiously to situations that affect our Customers’ maintenance shutdowns. Working with legacy designs and data, the Mechanical Engineer must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with often incomplete information to deliver quality outcomes for our customers’ assets.

The Mechanical Engineer will also be required to produce documentation that supports the sustainment and upgrade of RME’s In-Service Equipment. Such documentation may include Commercial Offers, FEA Reports, detailed calculation sheets and Engineering Reports. Having demonstrated experience in a 3D CAD environment the Mechanical Engineer will carry out design and produce detailed drawings required to progress any given part or assembly from concept to ready for manufacture.

The Mechanical Engineer will be required to plan and perform professional engineering work with minimal detailed supervision. Some guidance from a Senior Engineer or an Engineering Team Leader would be required on the more unusual or challenging aspects of any given task.

What are we looking for?

At RME we pride ourselves on living our values to create and maintain an exceptional culture. During our recruitment process we aim to find the right people who align with our values and culture.

Graduate Mechanical Engineers will be considered for this role.  

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (BENG, BENH or equivalent)
• At least 2 years’ experience with a professional 3D modelling package
• Demonstrably strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic knowledge of material sciences and hydraulic principles
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to work under minimal close supervision

The Ideal Candidate may also possess:

• At least 2 years’ experience in detailed Finite Element Analysis
• At least 2 years’ experience in a service support engineering environment
• Working toward attaining RPEQ qualification
• Experience with Enterprising Resource Planning software
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management software
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic circuit design principles
• Intermediate knowledge of reliability engineering concepts

What's in it for you?

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice, with a genuinely positive and employee focused work culture. We offer flexibility to allow you to maintain a true work/life balance. 

We are passionate about our People and offer a range of benefits including an active Social Club, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events including; team events, quarterly company BBQs, Christmas Parties and Christmas Fairs, and much, much more! 

All applications must include a short cover letter addressing the Skills, Qualifications and Experience as outlined above and be submitted by APPLYING VIA SEEK or be submitted by email to careers@rmeglobal.com by 6 January 2024.

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a federal police check, reference checks and a Right to Work check.

Please note: We will have limited staff working through the Christmas / New Year period (21 December to 5 January) and therefore there may be a delay in response to your application during this period. 

Electrical Engineer | Toowoomba, Queensland

There is now an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join the Asset Support team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the detailed design aspects of each design project and is expected to be able to complete, check or approve design tasks within defined time periods. Typically, tasks will be allocated and prioritised by the Engineering Team Leader – Electrical or another nominated supervisor. However, the Electrical Engineer in this role will often be required to plan and perform professional engineering work with minimal detailed supervision. Some guidance, provided by senior personnel would be required on more unusual or challenging aspects of any given design.

What are we looking for?

At RME we pride ourselves on living our values to create and maintain an exceptional culture. During our recruitment process we aim to find the right people who align with our values and culture.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering.
  At least 5 years’ hands on experience in a quality engineering environment, ideally in machinery manufacturing, mining or related industry.
• At least 5 years’ experience in electrical design using AutoCAD or similar Computer-aided Design (CAD) software.
• At least 2 years’ experience supervising junior engineers and/or design approval process.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ), or eligible to gain registration in a short period of time upon commencing the role.
• Experience in interpreting electrical schematics at both a low-voltage motor control and control logic level.

The ideal candidate may also possess:

• Experience in conducting engineering functional safety and risk assessments.
• Design experience in accordance with
• AS/NZS 60204-1
• AS/NZS 3000 and 3008
• ISO 13849-1

What's in it for you?

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice, with a genuinely positive and employee focused work culture. We offer flexibility to allow you to maintain a true work/life balance. 

We are passionate about our People and offer a range of benefits including an active Social Club, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events including; team events, quarterly company BBQs, Christmas Parties and Christmas Fairs, and much, much more! 

All applications must include a short cover letter addressing the Skills, Qualifications and Experience as outlined above and be submitted by clicking APPLYING VIA SEEK or be submitted by email to careers@rmeglobal.com by 6 January 2025 .

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a federal police check, reference checks and a Right to Work check.

Please note: We will have limited staff working through the Christmas / New Year period (21 December to 5 January) and therefore there may be a delay in response to your application during this period.

Graduate Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineers | Toowoomba, Queensland

There is now exciting opportunities for multiple Graduate Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineers to join the Engineering team on a permanent full-time basis in our new Graduate Program.

The Engineering team provides a key role in ensuring RME’s engineering outputs are fit for consumption and provide value to our Customers. The team’s remit is to generate designs which enable the sale, manufacture, service and support of RME’s product offerings. 

The Graduate Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineer is expected to function effectively in a team environment, both within the engineering department and with other sections of the company.

As a Graduate Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineer partaking in the graduate program, you will gain experiences in multiple departments of the business supporting RME products at each of their different lifecycles. The four departments that you will rotate through are; Engineered To Order, Product Development, Applications Engineering and Asset Support. Following the completion of the program Graduates will acquire a role within 1 of the 4 engineering departments at RME. 

What are we looking for?

At RME we pride ourselves on living our values to create and maintain an exceptional culture. During our recruitment process we aim to find the right people who align with our values and culture.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

REQUIRED

• Mechanical Engineering honours degree (or near complete).
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

What's in it for you?

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice, with a genuinely positive and employee focused work culture. We offer flexible shifts to allow you to maintain a true work/life balance.

We are passionate about our People and offer a range of benefits including an active Social Club, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events including; team events, quarterly company BBQs, Christmas Parties and Christmas Fairs, and much, much more! 

All applications must include a short cover letter addressing the Skills, Qualifications and Experience as outlined above and be submitted by APPLYING VIA SEEK or be submitted by email to careers@rmeglobal.com by 9 December 2024.

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a federal police check, reference checks and a Right to Work check.

Please note: We will have limited staff working through the Christmas / New Year period (21 December to 5 January) and therefore there may be a delay in response to your application during this period. 

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician | Toowoomba, Queensland

There is now a new exciting opportunity for a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician [MH1] to join the Fabrication team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The NDT Technician’s major purpose is to coordinate and provide the highest quality testing, comprehensive inspection and detailed reporting services across RME’s suite of products. They will keep up to date with the latest industry standards, maintaining policies and procedures, and safety standards.

The NDT Technician will work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the collaboration across departments, teams and vendors to have testing and reports completed to the highest standards and in an acceptable timeframe. They will keep equipment, required for testing, in good working order and coordinate the maintenance or updating of this equipment as required.

What are we looking for?

At RME we pride ourselves on living our values to create and maintain an exceptional culture. During our recruitment process we aim to find the right people who align with our values and culture.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Minimum Level 2, Australian Institute for Non-destructive testing (AINDT) or equivalent qualification
• Penetrant Testing (PT2- Multisector)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT2- Multisector)
• Ultrasonic Testing Level 1 (UT1-General Engineering)
• Ultrasonic Testing level 2 (UT2-Welds)

The ideal candidate may also possess:

• Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication) or similar trade qualification
• Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing or similar Lean / 5S qualification
• AS2214 Welding Supervisor (Structural) / International Welding Inspector Basic (IWI) qualification
• Team management and supervisory experience in an industrial fabrication environment

What's in it for you?

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice, with a genuinely positive and employee focused work culture. We are passionate about our People and offer a range of benefits including an active Social Club, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events including; team events, quarterly company BBQs, Christmas Parties and Christmas Fairs, and much, much more! 

 All applications must include a short cover letter addressing the Skills, Qualifications and Experience as outlined above and be submitted by APPLYING VIA SEEK or be submitted by email to careers@rmeglobal.com by 5 December 2024.

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a federal police check, reference checks and a Right to Work check.

Please note: We will have limited staff working through the Christmas / New Year period (21 December to 5 January) and therefore there may be a delay in response to your application during this period.