Reliability Engineer

9885 SMC Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining solutions provider in Brisbane seeks a Reliability Engineer to enhance equipment performance and drive strategic initiatives. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing data for improvements, and implementing asset management strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of mining industry experience. This permanent full-time position offers flexible working options, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Company-wide Bonus scheme

Training and development opportunities

Company-funded parental leave

Sandvik Wellness Program

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program

Employee Referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Mining industry.
• Understand mine site operations and maintenance work management.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders for project support.
• Analyze data for performance improvement opportunities.
• Develop and manage asset strategies for equipment.

Skills

Mining experience

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mining, or Mechatronic)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Reliability Engineer to join our team and drive strategic initiatives that enhance equipment performance and deliver cost efficiencies for our customers.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement asset strategies, apply digital tools, and use systematic processes to improve reliability and lifecycle support. You’ll play a key part in analysing data, identifying improvement opportunities, and influencing change through clear communication and technical expertise.

This is a permanent, full-time position with flexible working options available. You’ll join a diverse, inclusive team of specialists committed to optimising business outcomes and delivering exceptional customer value.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure that a project is supported during its term, delivering the required commercial outcome.

Carry-out analysis of relevant data to identify asset and contractual performance issues and improvement opportunities.

Evaluate risks and appropriate controls against relevant Aftermarket Contract commercial arrangements and business strategies.

Develop, implement, and manage asset strategies / tactics for Sandvik equipment and Aftermarket Contracts.

Apply systematic processes and methods to develop and manage asset management plans and ensure quality control of executable items

Assist with failure investigations and apply root cause analysis methods to identify improvement opportunities to both internal and external stakeholders

Carry-out reporting and engage with customers to highlight improvement opportunities and motivate change.

Assist in reviewing equipment performance and operating cost data relative to environmental and operational influencers to feedback improvement opportunities to Sandvik product stakeholders.

Identify statutory and legislative requirements relevant to Aftermarket Contract arrangements and work with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate representation of the business.

Support internal sales and support network to provide customer value on asset management and improvement opportunities.

About You

Demonstrated experience in a similar position within the Mining industry (minimum 3 years)

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mining and / or Mechatronic)

Demonstrated experience or exposure to mine site operations, including a sound understanding of mining process, maintenance work management processes, improvement processes and change management

Demonstrated business acumen with excellent skills in negotiation and influencing

You are comfortable working both as part of a team and autonomously, with an organised approach to planning, communication and time management

Computer literacy with Microsoft 365 suite

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time

Current and open C class drivers license

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, reference checks, police checks and regular onsite drug & alcohol testing.

What we offer

Flexible working arrangements, work from the comfort of your own home up 40% of the work week

Company-wide Bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication

Training and development opportunities, from extensive internal programs to contributions towards external studies.

Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.

Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program

Employee Referral program, earning up to $5,000 per successful referral

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, having been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

Who We Are

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.