RAM Principal Engineer

Acciona S.A; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development pathways

Annual salary review

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Income protection insurance

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a RAM Principal Engineer to establish and deliver RAM strategy across the asset lifecycle. You will mentor, guide design, procurement, construction and commissioning decisions, reporting to the Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance Manager.

You will act as technical authority for RAM across multiple projects in Australia. The role requires 15+ years RAM experience on regulated infrastructure, Chartered Engineer status or eligibility within 3 months, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• 15+ years delivering RAM on regulated infrastructure projects.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience with RAM software (Isograph, ReliaSoft or equivalent).
• Postgraduate qualification in Reliability, Systems Engineering or Asset Management.
• System Safety experience; understanding of ISO 55000 principles (desirable but NOT essential).

Responsibilities

• Manage complex system design from concept through validation.
• Resolve design conflicts to meet performance and regulatory standards.
• Apply RAM principles to improve maintainability and availability.
• Lead Value Engineering and Whole of Life assessments.
• Oversee compliance with Design Controls and Safety in Design.
• Lead technical problem solving across cost, time and quality constraints.
• Mentor engineers on systems thinking and innovation.

Skills

RAM experience

RAM modelling

RAM software

Education

Engineering degree

CPEng eligible

Postgraduate qualification in Reliability/Systems/Asset Mgmt

Tools

Isograph

ReliaSoft

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet.

Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description Benefits

• This role can be based out of SA, VIC or NSW
• Supporting various projects across the Eastern States
• Career and development through mentoring and leadership pathways
• Annual Salary Review and Discretionary Bonus
• Salary packaging, novated leasing and income protection insurance

About the Opportunity

As RAM Principal Engineer, you will establish and deliver the project's Reliability, Availability and Maintainability strategy across the full asset lifecycle. Reporting to the Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance Manager, you will work across various ACCIONA M&E projects, guiding design, procurement, construction and commissioning decisions. You will represent the organisation as technical authority for RAM, providing mentoring, governance and direction across the discipline.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage complex system design from concept through validation
• Resolve design conflicts to meet performance and regulatory standards
• Apply RAM principles to improve maintainability and availability
• Lead Value Engineering and Whole of Life assessments
• Oversee compliance with Design Controls and Safety in Design
• Lead technical problem solving across cost, time and quality constraints
• Mentor engineers on systems thinking and innovation

Required Skills and Competencies

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• 15+ years delivering RAM on regulated infrastructure projects
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Experience with RAM software (Isograph, ReliaSoft or equivalent)
• Postgraduate qualification in Reliability, Systems Engineering or Asset Management
• System Safety experience; understanding of ISO 55000 principles (desirable but NOT essential)

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies.

Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development.

ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.