Electrical Reliability Lead

Wagner Consultants; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagner Consultants in Sydney seeks an Electrical Reliability Specialist to own reliability initiatives across processing, packaging and utilities. You will work with maintenance, production, engineering, quality and safety teams to reduce failures and improve asset performance.

The role requires at least 5 years in electrical engineering or automation in manufacturing, with hands-on RCA, FMEA, RCM, PLC/SCADA experience (Allen-Bradley).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical engineering, maintenance, reliability or automation within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with RCA, FMEA, RCM and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA and industrial automation systems, particularly Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Sound knowledge of AS 3000 and AS 3008 electrical standards.
• Experience developing and managing preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers, including Permit to Work and SWMS/JSA processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance programs across processing, packaging and utility systems.
• Analyse machine health and performance data to identify trends, potential failures and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and drive corrective and preventative actions through to completion.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting across electrical, control and automation systems.
• Manage the lifecycle of electrical and automation infrastructure, including upgrades, improvements and capital projects.
• Support the development and implementation of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work including Permit to Work and SWMS/JSA requirements.
• Work closely with production, quality, safety, engineering teams and OEMs to improve equipment performance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the manufacturing operation.

Skills

Electrical reliability

RCA

FMEA

RCM

Continuous improvement

PLC

SCADA

Allen-Bradley

Safety systems

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Influencing teams

Tools

Allen-Bradley platforms

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Safety PLCs

Safety relays

Job description

Wagner Consultants in Sydney seeks an Electrical Reliability Specialist to own reliability initiatives across processing, packaging and utilities. You will work with maintenance, production, engineering, quality and safety teams to reduce failures and improve asset performance.

The role requires at least 5 years in electrical engineering or automation in manufacturing, with hands-on RCA, FMEA, RCM, PLC/SCADA experience (Allen-Bradley).