Mining Reliability Engineer — Equipment Performance

Newmont Australia; Shire Of Boddington; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmont Australia is seeking a Reliability Engineer to enhance fleet performance at the Boddington operation in Western Australia. The role focuses on applying reliability tools, improving maintenance strategies and identifying opportunities to optimize equipment performance and costs.

You will support maintenance planning, contribute to capital projects and work with Mine Technical Services, Operations, and Finance teams to drive results in a safety-focused, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering designation and advanced proficiency in mechanical engineering, performance monitoring and risk management.
• Safety and environmental compliance experience, with strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel; ability to learn SAP work management and FRM safety applications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and review equipment maintenance strategies, monitor performance data and translate reliability opportunities into cost and performance improvements.
• Assess equipment and operational risks, implement mitigation measures and support compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Support maintenance planning through reliability reporting, defect elimination activities, work package requirements and maintenance scheduling.
• Provide reliability expertise to capital projects and guide execution teams in root cause analysis.
• Collaborate across Mine Technical Services, Mine Operations, Sustaining Capital Projects, Mill Operations, Finance, Long-Term Planning, corporate teams, business partners and contractors, while coaching and mentoring engineers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Performance monitoring

Risk management

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP work management

FRM safety applications

Job description

Newmont Australia is seeking a Reliability Engineer to enhance fleet performance at the Boddington operation in Western Australia. The role focuses on applying reliability tools, improving maintenance strategies and identifying opportunities to optimize equipment performance and costs.

You will support maintenance planning, contribute to capital projects and work with Mine Technical Services, Operations, and Finance teams to drive results in a safety-focused, inclusive environment.