Principal Reliability Engineer

Sydney Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Leadership development programs

Wellbeing support

Private health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Principal Reliability Engineer to lead reliability modelling and strategic asset performance across water systems. Based at Potts Hill and Parramatta with hybrid working options, the role focuses on cost, risk and performance throughout the asset lifecycle.

You will develop and apply reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety models, coach teams, and drive data-driven improvements in asset management practices across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical or similar).
• 6+ years in complex asset management, preferably water/wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability modelling and assessment with data analysis and predictive analytics.
• Identify performance gaps in asset and system performance.
• Develop asset class and system performance requirements using PCaR.
• Introduce reliability maintenance techniques and set engineering standards.
• Assess system reliability and data quality; identify failure risks.
• Lead root cause analysis and coordinate external technical expertise.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Condition assessment

Predictive analytics

RCM2

FMECA

RAM

RBD

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Maximo

Job description

• Lead the organization's reliability strategy, focusing on best practices and innovation in reliability engineering
• Based for Potts Hill and Parramatta with hybrid working available
• Excellent salary and range of Sydney Water benefits

About the role:

The Principal Reliability Engineer role is essential for ensuring Sydney Water meets its obligations for optimal cost, risk, and performance outcomes throughout the asset lifecycle, including creation, maintenance, and renewals. This role is responsible for leading the organization's reliability strategy, focusing on best practices and innovation in reliability engineering. It involves developing, coaching, and executing reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety modelling and assessment. This includes analysing condition assessment data, lifecycle modelling and assessment curves, maintenance predictive analytics, and evaluating operations and performance data to manage breakdown liability for Sydney Water.

What you will be doing:

• Lead reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety modelling and assessment, including data analysis and predictive analytics.
• Identify and address performance gaps in asset and system performance.
• Develop asset class and system performance requirements and apply the Performance, Cost, and Risk (PCaR) approach.
• Introduce innovative reliability maintenance techniques and contribute to setting engineering standards.
• Assess system reliability to identify points of failure and risks, and ensure data quality.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving for complex asset failures.
• Source external technical expertise when needed for complex issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in reliability practices and contribute to asset management systems and enterprise strategy.
• Embed an organisation wide continuous improvement culture through core reliability engineering paradigm.

About You

In addition to a degree qualification in engineering (preferably mechanical, electrical or similar) you will also have experience in operations, maintenance/renewals or treatment/quality aspects of water systems.Also you will have:

• Broad industry exposure to Systems Engineering and Analysis including utilities, transport, aviation and resource sector will be preferred.
• A strong analytical and quantitative aptitude.
• A commercial mindset with an exposure to asset planning and investment optimisations will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years' experiencein complex asset management, particularly in water/wastewater treatment or related engineering fields.
• Proven expertise in system performance measurement, analysis, and evaluation, developing strategies to improve reliability and condition.
• Strong skills in reliability-centred maintenance, including risk-based strategies and tools like RCM2, FMECA, RAM, and RBD.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical or electrical assetsused in production and environmental settings.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and lateral thinking abilities.
• Effective negotiation skillsand the ability to influence stakeholders for positive business outcomes.
• Advanced use of computerized asset management systems, preferably Maximo, and leading root cause analysis for asset failures.

Does this sound like you?

Applications close Sunday 27th September at 11.59 AEST

• Competitive Remuneration: We'll ensure your skills and contributions are recognised and rewarded.
• Hybrid Work Environment: A flexible balance of office collaboration and remote working.
• Continuous Professional Growth: Access to leadership and development programs to support your career.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Free and confidential wellbeing services for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Access affordable health cover options.
• Family First: Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and childcare support benefits.
• Fitness Passport: Access to a wide network of gyms and aquatic centres across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle financing options to support your lifestyle.