Reliability Engineer

Maintenance Systems Solutions; Balranald; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join the maintenance team at a mineral sands operation near Balranald, NSW. You’ll report to the Maintenance Manager and focus on improving asset performance, reducing downtime and developing maintenance strategies across the site.

The role covers processing equipment, including screening, de-sliming, thickening, spirals, flotation, and magnetic separation, plus horizontal drill rigs and mobile plant.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or relevant qualification.
• Reliability engineering in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient Excel; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report on downtime and reliability.
• Conduct RCA, FMECA, 5 Whys, Weibull analyses.
• Apply RCM principles to maintenance.
• Investigate failures and reduce downtime.
• Review and optimise preventative maintenance.
• Support asset management standards and processes.
• Provide technical support to resolve issues.
• Coach maintenance teams in reliability practices.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Data analysis

RCA/RCM/FMECA

Asset management

Maintenance optimization

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Trade background preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Systems Solutions – Balranald NSW

Family friendly 8 days on, 6 days off roster

FIFO from Melbourne or DIDO from regional locations

Relocation assistance available

Work with innovative underground mining technology

Opportunity to improve reliability across fixed plant and mobile equipment

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a developing mineral sands operation utilising remotely operated underground mining technology based on Horizontal Directional Drilling.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join the maintenance team at a mineral sands operation near Balranald, NSW. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll be responsible for improving asset performance, minimising equipment downtime and developing effective maintenance strategies across the operation.

The site incorporates mineral processing equipment including screening, de-sliming, thickening, spirals, flotation and magnetic separation, alongside horizontal drill rigs and a diverse range of mobile equipment.

You’ll work closely with maintenance and operational teams to identify equipment defects, investigate failures and implement reliability improvements that support operational performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated Reliability Engineering experience in mining, mineral processing or heavy industry
• Engineering degree or relevant qualification, with a trade background highly regarded
• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles and maintenance strategy optimisation
• Practical experience with RCA, FMECA, RCM and failure analysis methodologies
• Experience analysing equipment performance and implementing reliability improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with SAP experience highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance and operations teams
• Valid driver's licence
• Must have the right to work in Australia

Applicants must be willing to complete a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.

About Us

Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian company with offices throughout Australia and internationally. MSS provides technical specialists, industry experts, and senior consultants to support maintenance systems, business processes, and operational environments requiring specialised skill sets.

MSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

About Our Recruitment Process

Once you apply, our team will review your application. If you're a potential match, you'll receive an email within 24 hours to gather more information. Once that’s completed, we’ll aim to contact you within 72 hours for a chat with one of our recruiters. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.