Reliability Engineer

LUKA RESOURCES; Balranald; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8:6 roster FIFO/DIDO/Residential

Relocation assistance

Training & development

Parental leave up to 18 weeks

Company share matching

Job summary

Iluka Resources is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer for Balranald, NSW. The permanent role supports value optimisation across the project lifecycle with a focus on processing plant reliability and maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities include downtime data analysis, applying FMECA/RCA/RCM, and coaching teams on asset management.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related discipline is highly regarded.
• Experience in mining or processing environments is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel; SAP experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage, analyse, and report on downtime data.
• Apply reliability tools: FMECA, RCA, 5 Whys, RCM, Weibull, eliminations.
• Investigate failures to minimise downtime and improve availability and MTBF.
• Review and optimise asset maintenance strategies.
• Develop and implement Asset Management standards.
• Provide technical support for asset performance issues.
• Coach maintenance teams on reliability best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Team engagement

Mentoring

Reliability engineering

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Site Based – Balranald, NSW

Site Based - Balranald, NSW 8 days on, 6 days off, Permanent Position FIFO from Melbourne or DIDO regional or relocation support available

About the location

Iluka’s Balranald operation is located just outside of Balranald township in regional south-western NSW. You can choose to reside locally, drive-in drive-out from towns within the regional area, or fly-in fly-out from Melbourne or Sydney. Relocation assistance will be provided to the preferred candidate if required.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join Iluka’s Maintenance team. The permanent position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to contribute to value optimisation throughout the project lifecycle. At Balranald, the processing plant incorporates a range of essential processes, including screening, de-sliming, thickening, spirals, flotation, and magnetic separation. The operation also includes horizontal drill rigs and a diverse range of mobile equipment.

Main responsibilities

• Manage, analyse, and report on downtime data.
• Facilitate proactive maintenance program by applying Reliability Engineering tools Including Failure Mode Effect & Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Why’s Analysis, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Weibull analysis & defect eliminations.
• Minimise production downtime by investigating failure events and perform detailed analysis on plant & equipment availability, reliability & maintainability to identify and rectify equipment and operational defects.
• Review asset maintenance strategies & oversee maintenance strategy, development & optimisation.
• Develop and implement Asset Management standards and processes.
• Technical support in solving complex problems affecting asset performance.
• Coach and mentor maintenance teams on asset management and reliability best practice.

About you

• An engineering degree or related discipline, complemented by a trade background, will be highly regarded.
• Previous demonstrated experience in a mining or processing environment.
• High level attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and team engagement.
• A high level of proficiency with Excel and other software packages including SAP would be highly regarded.

Our offer to you

• Be involved in the development of a new mine with new mining methods.
• Family friendly 8:6 roster FIFO/DIDO/Residential.
• Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Competitive remuneration package including allowances and bonus structure.
• Company share matching scheme.
• Attractive relocation assistance packages for those interested.

We’re committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.

We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

Applications Close – 23rd of October 2026

lluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with over 70 years' industry experience in exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation. The company's objective is to deliver sustainable value. We are a leading producer of zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks, rutile and synthetic rutile. We are also set to become a globally material supplier of separated rare earth oxides, via the company's development of Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba, in Western Australia. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, 0ur high quality products are increasing in demand. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Iluka is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. We offer an empowering and inclusive work environment. Whether you are working at one of our welcoming sites or corporate offices, you have the opportunity to build strong connections and truly belong.