Electrical Reliability Engineer

Newmont Corporation; Northern Territory; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Newmont Corporation is seeking an Engineer, Electrical Reliability to drive improvements in the reliability, availability and maintainability of critical fixed-plant electrical assets at Tanami.

The role applies reliability engineering principles, asset-performance analysis and structured improvement methodologies to identify performance losses, manage reliability risks and eliminate recurring defects.

Formación

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Reliability Engineering.
• Significant site-based fixed plant mining or heavy industrial experience focusing on electrical reliability and asset management.
• Strong knowledge of high/low voltage electrical systems, instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with Asset Management Strategy development and optimisation.
• Experience with SAP or CMMS and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Australian mining safety legislation and standards.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Valid Australian Driver's Licence and eligible to work in Australia.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and analyse site reports to identify performance issues and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain SAP data quality to support reliability analysis.
• Analyse Loss Accounting for critical electrical and control assets and trends.
• Prepare reliability performance information for weekly meetings and actions.
• Lead Defect Elimination and Root Cause Analysis activities.
• Support implementation of reliability improvements and asset strategies.
• Provide coaching on SAP data quality and condition monitoring.

Conocimientos

Electrical reliability

Asset management

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Technical coaching

Safety compliance

Driver's Licence

AU work eligibility

Educación

Electrical Engineering degree

Reliability engineering discipline

Herramientas

SAP

CMMS

Plant historians

Condition monitoring tools

Descripción del empleo

About Newmont

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Your role

The Engineer, Electrical Reliability is responsible for driving sustainable improvements in the reliability, availability and maintainability of critical fixed-plant electrical assets at Tanami.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Electrical & Instrumentation, the role applies reliability engineering principles, asset-performance analysis and structured improvement methodologies to identify performance losses, manage reliability risks and eliminate recurring defects.

A key focus is the development, review and optimisation of Asset Management Strategies and Procedures ensuring asset requirements are aligned with equipment performance, identified failure modes, operational requirements and reliability objectives.

The role works across site Asset Management and Operations to translate asset and reliability information into practical, prioritised and sustainable improvements.

Key responsibilities

• - Monitor and analyse site Loss Accounting reports, breakdown notifications, work orders and SAP records to identify equipment performance issues, reliability risks and improvement opportunities
• - Review and maintain the quality of SAP equipment data and Loss Accounting information to support accurate reliability analysis and decision-making
• - Analyse and interrogate Loss Accounting reports for critical fixed plant electrical, instrumentation and control system assets to identify performance trends and loss drivers
• - Prepare reliability performance information and recommendations for weekly reliability and work planning meetings and develop actions arising from these reviews
• - Lead and support structured Defect Elimination (DE) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities
• - Lead or support the implementation of improvement opportunities identified through daily and weekly data analysis, reliability reviews and operational performance assessments
• - Lead and support site reliability improvements and Asset Strategy Reviews to improve equipment reliability, availability and maintainability
• - Conduct site inspections and investigations to validate SAP equipment data anomalies, Loss Accounting anomalies and equipment performance issues
• - Monitor and verify the progress and effectiveness of improvement actions arising from Defect Elimination projects and reliability improvement initiatives
• - Provide technical coaching and guidance to Maintenance teams on SAP data quality, Root Cause Analysis, Condition Monitoring techniques and reliability best practices
• - Utilise SAP, Loss Accounting and asset performance data to support reliability improvement planning, maintenance strategy optimisation and asset management objectives
• - Prepare reports, maintain improvement action registers and communicate reliability outcomes, risks and opportunities with key stakeholders
• - Support safety and equipment improvement initiatives, contribute to cross-functional meetings and promote continuous improvement across Site Asset Management, Maintenance and Operations teams
• - Develop and maintain appropriate asset-management documentation, including strategies, procedures, reports and improvement action registers.

Yours skills and experience

• - Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering and/or a related Reliability Engineering discipline
• - Significant demonstrated site-based fixed plant mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial operations experience, with a focus on electrical reliability, asset management and continuous improvement
• - Strong technical knowledge of high and low voltage electrical systems, instrumentation and control systems, field instrumentation, condition monitoring and equipment performance analysis
• - Demonstrated capability in Asset Management Strategy development and optimisation, including the review of asset performance, failure modes and reliability requirements
• - Experience developing or reviewing technical management strategies and procedures that support consistent asset-management practices
• - Proven experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Defect Elimination (DE) and reliability improvement initiatives
• - Experience using SAP or similar CMMS, plant historians and operational data to support maintenance strategies and asset performance outcomes
• - Sound knowledge of Australian mining safety legislation, statutory compliance requirements, Australian Standards and risk management practices relating to electrical and instrumentation assets
• - Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and technical coaching skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across Operations, Maintenance and Technical teams
• - Current Australian Driver's Licence
• - Full and unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia.

Your work environment

Tanami is one of Australia’s most remote and significant underground gold mines, located deep in the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. As a fully fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) operation, Tanami flies around 1,800 employees and contractors to site via its own airstrip, with teams working on a rotational camp roster. The mine was originally an open-pit operation but has evolved into a world-class underground asset with extensive modern infrastructure. A major expansion (Tanami Expansion 2) is underway – including a 1.5-kilometre-deep hoisting shaft – to extend Tanami’s life beyond 2040 and increase production efficiency. The remote location fosters a close-knit team spirit, where safety and mutual respect are paramount. Tanami’s workforce is proud to work in partnership with the local Warlpiri people on whose land we operate, ensuring that our presence contributes positively to communities. Working at Tanami means tackling unique technical challenges in a supportive environment, with a strong focus on Always Safe, responsible operations and improving daily to secure this mine’s long-term future.

This Tanami site-based position will work on a fly in fly out roster of 8 days on site, 6 days off from point of hire Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

At Newmont, our people are ourstrengthandwe’recommitted to a safe,inclusiveand supportive workplace. Ifyou’repassionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team:[e-mail].

Applications close 27 Nov 2026.