About Hillgrove

Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) is a growing ASX-listed Australian copper producer with its heart in South Australia. Located in the majestic Adelaide Hills, only 55km from the Adelaide CBD, Hillgrove has operated since 2005 and completed open-pit mining at Kanmantoo in 2020. In 2023, we commenced development of our underground mine and in 2024 completed our transition to underground copper production.

Our operation is well capitalised with a 3-3.6Mtpa processing plant, with permitted surface infrastructure in place. Hillgrove is also testing the next suite of high-potential targets. In addition to the Kanmantoo operation, we have a large land holding of granted Exploration Licences in South-eastern South Australia, which are highly prospective for the discovery of economic copper deposits within a variety of geological settings (“South Eastern Copper Project”).

Hillgrove supplies critical minerals for a sustainable future, backed by long-standing environmental stewardship and strong stakeholder relationships. With a well-understood ore body and proven metallurgy, we deliver stable performance, deep regional know-how, and active participation in South Australia’s mining community.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced and hands-on Reliability and Projects professional to join our Surface Operations team at the Kanmantoo site in South Australia. Reporting to the Surface Manager, you’ll play a key role in improving the reliability and performance of the processing plant, while leading and supporting both sustaining and major capital projects.

This is a permanent position, working 10hr shifts on a 5/2 - 4/3 roster. On-site in Kanmantoo

The role suits an engineer who thrives in a dynamic mining environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is committed to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support major and sustaining capital projects across the surface operation.
• Drive equipment reliability through RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and RCM (Reliability Centred Maintenance) and condition monitoring programs.
• Deliver practical engineering solutions to improve safety, productivity, and maintenance outcomes.
• Supervise contractors and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support plant maintenance teams during shutdowns and major repairs.
• Analyse data to identify trends, optimise maintenance strategies, and improve plant performance.

You’ll bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong understanding of fixed plant maintenance and asset management.
• Experience in root cause analysis, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and reliability improvement programs.
• Proven project management capability and contractor supervision experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to safety.
• 5+ years’ experience in reliability, maintenance, or project engineering within mining or heavy industry is highly desirable

What you'll be working on: 

• Supporting the short-term ramp-up from 1.5MTPA to >2MTPA through plant reliability initiatives.
• Ensure sufficient maintenance and capital works are delivered to ensure the longevity of the processing to sustain a 7-year-plus mine life, subject to ongoing drilling programs
• Assisting in reducing operating costs through preventative maintenance initiatives.
• Assisting the metallurgy team in delivering value-adding projects such as online instrumentation upgrades, flotation plant circuit configuration modifications and gold recovery improvement projects to maximise net smelter return.

Why Hillgrove?

Be part of something great while contributing to the success of a proudly South Australian operation! Hillgrove Resources values Safety, Integrity and Delivery. We offer a supportive, professional work environment where you are genuinely valued as part of the team!

Other Benefits include

• Workplace incentives
• Access to a confidential EAP program
• Opportunities for Growth and Development with on-the-job training
• Exposure to multiple facets of our operations
• Drive-in in Drive-out. Be home after each shift

Apply now

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and meet the requirements of this role, we encourage you to apply.

For more information, contact our HR team at employment@hillgroveresources.com.au