Reliability Engineer

MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED; City Of Stirling; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Café and restaurant

Commercial gym

Health centre with GP

Job summary

Mineral Resources Ltd is seeking a proactive Reliability Engineer to maximise performance and lifecycle value of operational assets at Osborne Park. You will work with Asset Management, Operations, Maintenance and OEM partners on reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and improve production outcomes.

This role is based on a Monday–Friday schedule at Osborne Park, with potential site visits. The successful candidate will develop maintenance plans and analyse data to drive improvements while

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or a relevant mechanical, electrical or industrial trade qualification.
• Around five years’ experience in mining, mobile equipment or a similar heavy-industry environment.
• Strong understanding of fleet performance, asset readiness and maintenance priorities.
• Familiarity with fleet KPIs, hydrocarbon management, quality assurance and testing requirements.
• Practical skills in data analysis, reporting, risk assessment and solving equipment issues.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to lead, collaborate and build strong relationships with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the reliability, maintainability and lifecycle performance of MRL’s mobile equipment, processes and facilities.
• Lead asset performance analysis and reporting, including utilisation, effectiveness, operating condition, remaining useful life, fatigue and cost performance.
• Develop and continuously improve Asset Maintenance Plans, including preventative, predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies in line with OEM requirements and the Asset Management Framework.
• Analyse CMMS history, telemetry, oil/fluid analysis and other operational data to identify trends, diagnose recurring failures and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Provide technical reliability support and advice to Operations, Maintenance and technical teams.
• Ensure accurate asset master data, CMMS utilisation and maintenance-task scheduling to support effective reporting, planning and compliance.
• Contribute to Asset Management budgeting, forecasting, purchasing requisitions and resource planning.
• Partner with OEMs, engineers and operational stakeholders to resolve asset issues, support acquisitions and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply the Life Cycle Asset Management process and contribute to risk assessments, risk management plans and change-management activities.
• Champion safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose equipment outcomes that maximise availability, minimise downtime and support production objectives.
• Lead and support team members in delivering high-quality reliability analysis, reporting and improvement initiatives

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Risk assessment

Communication

Leadership

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Electrical trade qualification

Industrial trade qualification

Tools

CMMS knowledge

Data analysis tools

Job description

Benefits:

• On-site facilities including a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche,daycareand health centre, including GP.
• Be part of a team that values practical problem-solving, continuous improvement and getting equipment safely back to work.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and OEM partners to turn data into practical reliability improvements.

The role:

Mineral Resources is seeking a proactive and technically capable Reliability Engineer to help maximise the performance, availability and lifecycle value of our operational assets.

Working closely with Asset Management, Operations, Maintenance, Strategy teams and OEMs, you will lead reliability initiatives that reduce downtime, improve equipment performance and support safe, cost-effective production outcomes.

This role is Osborne Park based, working on a Monday – Friday basis; however, site visits may be required from time to time.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the reliability, maintainability and lifecycle performance of MRL’s mobile equipment, processes and facilities.
• Lead asset performance analysis and reporting, including utilisation, effectiveness, operating condition, remaining useful life, fatigue and cost performance.
• Develop and continuously improve Asset Maintenance Plans, including preventative, predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies in line with OEM requirements and the Asset Management Framework.
• Analyse CMMS history, telemetry, oil/fluid analysis and other operational data to identify trends, diagnose recurring failures and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Provide technical reliability support and advice to Operations, Maintenance and technical teams.
• Ensure accurate asset master data, CMMS utilisation and maintenance-task scheduling to support effective reporting, planning and compliance.
• Contribute to Asset Management budgeting, forecasting, purchasing requisitions and resource planning.
• Partner with OEMs, engineers and operational stakeholders to resolve asset issues, support acquisitions and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply the Life Cycle Asset Management process and contribute to risk assessments, risk management plans and change-management activities.
• Champion safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose equipment outcomes that maximise availability, minimise downtime and support production objectives.
• Lead and support team members in delivering high-quality reliability analysis, reporting and improvement initiatives

What you’ll bring

• Mechanical Engineering degree or a relevant mechanical, electrical or industrial trade qualification.
• Around five years’ experience in mining, mobile equipment or a similar heavy-industry environment.
• Strong understanding of fleet performance, asset readiness and maintenance priorities.
• Familiarity with fleet KPIs, hydrocarbon management, quality assurance and testing requirements.
• Practical skills in data analysis, reporting, risk assessment and solving equipment issues.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to lead, collaborate and build strong relationships with operational teams.

Our headquarters at 20 Walters Drive sets a new standard for workplace wellness.

World class facilities include a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche, daycare and health centre, including GP.

Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. We are a growing industry leader on the back of our desire to think differently, navigate challenging operating landscapes and seize new opportunities.