Electrical Reliability Engineer

South32; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Superannuation 14%

Share plans

Education assistance

Job summary

South32 invites applications for an Electrical Reliability Engineer at our Cannington operation in northwest Queensland. The role supports safe, sustainable and cost-effective mine and processing operations, focusing on improving electrical and instrumentation asset reliability and lifecycle performance.

Based on a 4:3 roster, this permanent FIFO role offers early career development within a global metals company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience in mining/minerals processing or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of reliability centred maintenance (RCM).
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms (SAP PM/Maximo).
• Knowledge of power systems, switchgear, MCCs, VSDs and electrical protection.

Responsibilities

• Analyse reliability trends and equipment performance data to identify improvements.
• Monitor asset health and KPIs and provide improvement recommendations.
• Assess data from condition monitoring to improve asset performance.
• Develop and optimise maintenance strategies for electrical/instrumentation assets.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Develop asset lifecycle plans for electrical/instrumentation assets.
• Prepare business cases and scopes for reliability projects.
• Review and coordinate corrective actions from statutory inspections.

Skills

RCM maintenance

Power systems

Failure analysis

Condition monitoring

Standards & compliance

CMMS (SAP PM/Maximo)

Power BI

Office suite

Power system modelling

Arc flash safety

Hazardous areas

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Power BI

ETAP

PowerCAD

Job description

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT CANNINGTON

Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead. Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.

Flights are direct to the onsite airport, and the mine is only 3.5 km from camp - the perfect distance for a sunset walk or run home along a purpose-built walking track. The onsite accommodation includes meal services, sports/gym facilities, swimming pool, music room, and social area.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Education assistance up to $8000 per year

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position on an 4:3 roster, Monday to Thursday, FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

As the Electrical Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for improving electrical and instrumentation asset reliability, optimising asset lifecycle performance, maintaining asset data integrity, and supporting safe, sustainable and cost-effective operations.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Analyse reliability trends and equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor asset health and reliability KPIs and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Assess condition monitoring and inspection data to improve asset performance and reliability.
• Develop and optimise maintenance strategies for electrical and instrumentation assets.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and defect elimination initiatives.
• Develop and maintain electrical and instrumentation asset lifecycle plans.
• Develop business cases, scopes of work and technical justifications for reliability improvement and asset replacement projects.
• Review statutory and compliance inspection reports and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support statutory compliance and asset management processes to ensure safe and effective operation of electrical and instrumentation assets.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Extensive experience in mining, minerals processing, or a similar heavy industry environment.
• Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM): Developing proactive, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies using data-driven insights to improve asset performance, reduce unplanned downtime and optimise maintenance effectiveness.
• Power Systems Knowledge: Sound understanding of transformers, switchgear, motor control centres (MCCs), variable speed drives (VSDs) and electrical protection systems.
• Failure Analysis: Conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective actions to improve asset reliability.
• Condition Monitoring: Analysing thermography, oil analysis, SCADA/PLC alarm trends and maintenance test results to identify emerging asset defects and reliability risks.
• Standards and Compliance: Applying and interpreting relevant electrical standards, codes and statutory requirements (IEC, IEEE, AS/NZS and relevant legislation).
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM or Maximo.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Power BI.
• Experience with power system modelling software such as PTW, ETAP or PowerCAD.
• Understanding of arc flash hazards and the implementation of safe operating, maintenance and testing practices for electrical equipment.
• Experience working with electrical equipment in hazardous areas.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
• Current Drivers Licence

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 1st September, 2026.