Reliability Engineer

Mineral Resources; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

GP on site

Health centre

Job summary

Mineral Resources is seeking a proactive Reliability Engineer to maximise performance, availability and lifecycle value of operational assets. You will work with Asset Management, Operations, Maintenance and OEM partners to reduce downtime and support cost-effective production, with Osborne Park as the base and occasional site visits.

The role focuses on driving reliability and lifecycle improvements across mobile equipment and facilities, leveraging CMMS data and engineering analysis to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in engineering; mechanical, electrical or industrial focus.
• Approximately five years’ mining or heavy-industry experience.
• Strong understanding of fleet performance, asset readiness and maintenance priorities.
• Familiarity with fleet KPIs, hydrocarbon management and QA/testing requirements.
• Practical skills in data analysis, reporting, risk assessment and solving equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Drive reliability, maintainability and lifecycle performance of mobile equipment and facilities.
• Lead asset performance analysis and reporting (utilisation, effectiveness, remaining useful life, fatigue, cost).
• Develop and improve Asset Maintenance Plans (preventive, predictive, condition-based maintenance).
• Analyse CMMS history and oil/fluid data to diagnose failures and propose solutions.
• Provide reliability support to Operations, Maintenance and technical teams.
• Ensure accurate asset master data, CMMS utilisation and maintenance scheduling for reporting and planning.
• Contribute to Asset Management budgeting, forecasting and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with OEMs, engineers and stakeholders to resolve asset issues and implement improvements.
• Apply Life Cycle Asset Management and contribute to risk assessments and change-management activities.
• Champion safe, reliable equipment to maximise availability and reduce downtime.
• Lead and support the reliability analysis and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Electrical trade qualification

Industrial qualification

Tools

CMMS

Oil analysis

Job description

Benefits:

• On-site facilities including a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche, daycare and 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.