Mining Reliability Engineer - FIFO & Relocation Support

Maintenance Systems Solutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Melbourne

DIDO regional

Relocation assistance

Family friendly roster

Underground mining tech

Reliability improvements

Job summary

Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer for a mineral sands operation near Balranald, NSW. You will drive asset performance, minimize downtime and shape maintenance strategies across fixed plant and mobile equipment, collaborating with maintenance and operations teams.

You will apply RCA, FMECA, RCM and Weibull analysis, optimise preventive maintenance, and lead reliability improvements while leveraging strong Excel and SAP skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or relevant qualification; trade background valued.
• Experience in mining, mineral processing or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategy optimization.
• Proficient in RCA, FMECA, RCM and failure analysis methodologies.
• Experience analysing equipment performance and implementing reliability improvements.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SAP experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with maintenance and operations teams.
• Must have right to work in Australia.
• Willing to complete pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Managing, analysing and reporting on equipment downtime and reliability performance.
• Conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMECA, 5 Whys and Weibull analysis.
• Applying Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and defect elimination strategies.
• Investigating equipment failures and identifying opportunities to minimise downtime.
• Reviewing, developing and optimising preventative maintenance strategies.
• Analysing equipment availability, reliability and maintainability.
• Developing asset management standards and processes; providing technical support.
• Coaching maintenance teams in reliability and asset management best practices.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across plant and equipment.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

5 Whys

Weibull analysis

RCM

Problem solving

Excel

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

SAP

Education

Engineering degree

Trade background

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer for a mineral sands operation near Balranald, NSW. You will drive asset performance, minimize downtime and shape maintenance strategies across fixed plant and mobile equipment, collaborating with maintenance and operations teams.

You will apply RCA, FMECA, RCM and Weibull analysis, optimise preventive maintenance, and lead reliability improvements while leveraging strong Excel and SAP skills.