Mechanical Maintenance & Asset Reliability Lead

Sydneyairport1; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Airport is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own the safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery of mechanical maintenance across its operational and commercial assets, including aerobridges, ground power units and lifts. You will analyze asset performance data and work with specialist contractors to improve reliability and introduce smarter asset management practices.

You will coordinate design reviews, commissioning, handovers and operational readiness for renewal projects, and provide

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Experience as a Project Engineer or engineering-qualified Project Manager in asset-intensive environments.
• Strong mechanical background with equipment such as vehicles, vertical transport, maritime services or building services.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of mechanical maintenance programs to keep assets safe, compliant and reliable.
• Manage specialist contractors, monitor performance, costs and service outcomes.
• Use asset and performance data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Support asset renewals, minor capital works and design reviews through to handover and readiness.
• Provide engineering support during outages and disruptions, coordinating recovery.
• Challenge existing practices and implement smarter, cost-effective asset improvements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance expertise

Contractor management

Asset performance analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sydney Airport is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own the safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery of mechanical maintenance across its operational and commercial assets, including aerobridges, ground power units and lifts. You will analyze asset performance data and work with specialist contractors to improve reliability and introduce smarter asset management practices.

You will coordinate design reviews, commissioning, handovers and operational readiness for renewal projects, and provide