Reliability Engineer

Whitehaven Coal Limited; Blackwater; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks paid parental leave

Employee referral bonuses up to $4,000

Discounts on groceries, fuel, fashion,

Entertainment discounts

Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal operates the Blackwater Mine in Queensland and is expanding in the region. The Senior Reliability Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) role focuses on the reliability performance of electric draglines and shovels, leading asset strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to boost fleet performance.

The successful candidate will drive MTBF improvements, optimise maintenance plans, and deliver measurable reliability outcomes across a major mining operation in Australia.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma with 5+ years in reliability/asset management in mining.
• Experience with electric draglines and shovels or large-scale heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability performance and asset strategy for draglines and shovels.
• Lead continuous improvement to increase MTBF and availability.
• Develop and optimise maintenance strategies for fleet.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve fleet performance.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Asset management

Maintenance optimization

Root Cause Analysis

Team leadership

Reporting & documentation

Risk management

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

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Whitehaven Coalis proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of BMA’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

OurSTRIVEValues connect us and define how we behave.Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating ourvalues ofSafety,Teamwork,Respect,Integrity,ValueandExcellence.

About the role:

Blackwater Mine operates the largest fleet of draglines on a single site in Australia, with seven draglines and two electric shovels. The Senior Reliability Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) is based in Blackwater and reports to the Superintendent Reliability and Strategy.

This role is accountable for the reliability performance, asset strategy and continuous improvement of our electric draglines and shovels. The successful candidate will drive sustainable improvements in fleet reliability, increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), optimise maintenance strategies and deliver asset performance improvements across the operation.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic reliability professional who is passionate about improving asset performance and delivering world-class reliability outcomes across one of the most exciting electric rope machine fleets in the mining industry.

What you will bring:

• Extensive experience with draglines and shovels, ideally supported by a reliability engineering background,
• Ability to develop, review, and optimise maintenance and asset strategies to improve fleet reliability, availability and performance,
• Proven capability to identify, evaluate, and implement industry and technological advancements that drive reliability engineering and continuous improvement initiatives,
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, maintenance optimisation, shutdown planning, budgeting, and cost-effective reliability improvement programs,
• Demonstrated expertise in improving MTBF, availability, First Failure After Service (FFAS), and operational readiness through defect elimination, trend analysis, and proactive reliability practices,
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), failure investigations, and the implementation of sustainable corrective actions,
• Excellent technical reporting, documentation, and asset management capabilities,
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with maintenance and operational teams to improve fleet performance and support business objectives, and
• Sound understanding of risk management, safety systems, and Queensland coal mining legislation.

Key Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or diploma, or a strong trade background, combined with a minimum of five years' experience in reliability, asset management, or maintenance engineering within a mining or heavy industry environment.
• Experience working with electric draglines, electric shovels, or other large-scale field equipment, supported by strong knowledge of heavy mining equipment and maintenance practices.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Competitive Compensation: Senior Reliability Engineers at Whitehaven receive competitive salaries and excellent conditions.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including: 26 weeks of paid parental leave. Employee referral bonuses up to $4,000, access to various employee discounts on groceries, fuel, fashion, entertainment, and more.
• Career Development Opportunities: Whitehaven emphasises ongoing career development, offering mentorship, professional coaching, and opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Supportive Work Environment: Whitehaven fosters a collaborative culture that values individual contributions, encourages personal growth, and prioritises safety, creating a positive and inclusive workplace.
• Location and work arrangements: This is a Blackwater Mine role however, for the right candidate, we will consider residential, DIDO and FIFO options and flexible work arrangements

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Successful ASX Coal Miner
• 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• $4k for successful employee referrals
• Awards and recognition through ourSTRIVEinitiative
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.

Whitehaven Coal acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, recognising their connection to land, waters, and community.We pay our respects to Australia's First Peoples, and to their Elders past and present.