Consultant - Rotating Equipment Reliability

WOODplc

Brisbane

Hybrid

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements
Remote working options
Professional development

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Consultant in Rotating Equipment Reliability in Brisbane, Australia. You will work in a hybrid setup, analyzing vibration and performance of rotating equipment, delivering engineering solutions and predictive maintenance programs for major clients.

You will collaborate with global experts, engage in multi-sector projects, and contribute to asset optimisation across energy, industrial, and mining sectors.

Qualifications

  • Hold a degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering from recognised tertiary institution.
  • Ideally 5+ years practical experience with rotating equipment; those with less experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience with predictive maintenance, vibration analysis, lubrication, thermography, alignment and balancing.
  • Able to deliver digital and technology projects; agile project delivery experience is a plus.
  • Client-focused with ability to build robust collaborative relationships.
  • Experience in consulting or customer-facing roles is desirable.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with high level English literacy and report writing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed analysis of turbo-machinery and balance of plant data using portable and online systems.
  • Assist investigations, provide technical input for equipment failures and troubleshooting, alignments, balancing, ODS and RCA.
  • Maintain and develop client relationships.
  • Manage and improve vibration, lubrication and thermography based predictive maintenance programs on-site.
  • Execute maintenance strategies and programs, leveraging data analytics for improvements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve client plant reliability, availability and performance.
  • Collaborate with Wood and other teams to deliver effective client solutions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering
Client facing
Vibration analysis
Predictive maintenance
Team collaboration
English literacy
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Consultant - Rotating Equipment Reliability

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Hybrid)

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Consultant with a Mechanical engineering background in the Rotating Equipment Reliability and Condition Monitoring space to join our Brisbane office. We have world class engineering capability in the fields of Vibration, Dynamics and Noise (VDN) and this role sits within the Rotating Equipment and Reliability team who are specialists in their field.

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The Role

Our ideal candidate will have strong capabilities in a customer facing role and enthusiasm for contributing to team experience and growth.

You will demonstrate technical excellence in resolving the causes and effects of vibration in rotating equipment and machinery providing engineering solutions and services improving the integrity and performance.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,700+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.

A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power, mining, and life sciences.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Join us in the heart of Brisbane CBD, nestled between Queen Street Mall and Eagle Street Pier in a truly 24/7 precinct - connected and surrounded by abundant retail, hospitality and wellness options. At 123 Albert Street you will enjoy access to exclusive complimentary wellness classes, newly refurbished end of trip facilities with generous bike storage and daily towel service, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote / flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities

In working in this specialist team you will:

  • Perform detailed analysis of turbo-machineryand balance of plant data using a range of portable and online systems
  • Assist with investigations, providing technical input for equipment failures and troubleshooting projects, alignments, balancing, ODS (Operational Deflection Shape) and RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
  • Assist in maintaining and developing client relationships
  • Manage, implement and improve vibration, lubrication and thermography based predictive maintenance programs including on-site data collection, analysis and determination of recommendations for rotating equipment
  • Execute maintenance strategies and programs for clients whilst seeking opportunities to improve them utilising the latest in data analytics techniques
  • Identify opportunities to improve client plant reliability, availability and/or performance, collaborating with clients to turn to their advantage
  • Assist with RCM (Reliability Centred Maintenance) and FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis)
  • Work with world-class industry experts who are pushing the edge of technological envelope
  • Collaborate with other teams within VDN and Wood to deliver effective solutions to clients
Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

  • Hold a degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering from recognised tertiary institution
  • Ideally 5 + years practical experience with rotating equipment however those with less experience are encouraged to apply
  • Some experience managing and implementing predictive maintenance strategies, vibration analysis, lubrication, thermography, alignment and balancing
  • Able to deliver digital and technology projects is ideal along with agile project delivery experience
  • Client focused with the ability to create robust collaborative working relationships
  • Prior experience in consulting environment or in a customer facing role
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with high level English literacy, report writing skills and computer proficiency
  • Proficient in the latest data analytics tools and techniques and a knowledge of rotating equipment
  • Highly motivated, self-sufficient individual who enjoys working as part of collaborative and supportive team
  • Be passionate about growth and learning and keen to discover and innovate new ways to get things done
  • Prior site experience and able to demonstrate a commitment to safety in the workplace

Wood encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Please note that we are only able to accept applications from candidates who hold the right to work in Australia without restrictions.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 31968
  • Job Category Engineering
  • Posting Date 09/07/2026, 01:55 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Hybrid)
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