Reliability Engineer

Emeco International; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Supportive and innovative team

Job summary

Emeco International is seeking a hands-on Reliability Engineer to join our team at Brisbane/Gunnedah offices. The role involves engaging with site maintenance and operations, developing practical reliability programs, and driving improvements across asset performance.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering qualification, experience in mining heavy equipment, and a data-driven, safety-conscious approach to problem solving. Western Australia exposure mentioned, with active field work.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in reliability, maintenance or asset management in mining/heavy equipment.
• Experience with Mobile Mining fleet equipment (CAT/Hitachi/Liebherr) preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work across teams.
• Hands-on approach to solving problems and safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement practical reliability programs to improve asset performance and reduce downtime.
• Travel to site and work with maintenance and operations teams to resolve reliability issues in real-time.
• Analyse data to drive improvements in maintenance planning, execution, and asset management.
• Collaborate across teams to embed a robust reliability culture across the organization.
• Monitor equipment performance, conduct root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAT equipment experience

Hitachi

Liebherr

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement practical reliability programs that improve asset performance and reduce downtime.


• Travel to site and actively engage with site-based maintenance and operational teams to identify and solve reliability and maintenance operations issues in real-time


• Analyse data to drive improvements in maintenance planning, execution, and asset management.


• Collaborate across teams to establish and embed a robust reliability culture from the ground up.


• Monitor equipment performance, root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering


• Previous experience in a reliability, maintenance, or asset management role within the mining or heavy equipment sector.


• Experience with Mobile Mining fleet equipment including CAT, Hitachi, and Liebherr preferred.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.


• A practical, hands‑on approach to problem-solving.


• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations for improvement.


• A passion for safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Why Emeco?

• Be part of the evolution of the reliability function and shape its future.


• Competitive remuneration and benefits.


• Opportunity to work with a supportive and innovative team.


• Based in Western Australia, with exposure to major mining operations.

Are you ready to be part of something transformative? Emeco are currently seekinga hands-onReliability Engineer to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. Based at our Brisbane or Gunnedah Office, this is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our operations, directly engaging with site teams, and playing a key role in the evolution of the reliability function.

This if your opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organisation, only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this position.

For further information about this role please contact

Alex – **********@emecogroup.com 0436 305 ***