Reliability Engineer

KBR; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Reliability Engineer in Sydney to enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s systems. The role involves analyzing failure data, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 8 years of experience in technical fields, and expertise in reliability tools. This is a full-time position that offers competitive salary and benefits within a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Employee stock purchase plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Defence or related technical industry.
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering tools and techniques.
• Proven track record in conducting failure investigations and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze systems and equipment failure data to identify patterns.
• Conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurring failures.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate reliability into the organization.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

OPUS

MADe

eLESPro

Job description

Title: Reliability Engineer

At KBR We do things that matter. We deliver science technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology value-added services and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities.

Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM)

The CLCM is integrated into the System Program Office (SPO) and contracted to deliver through-life asset management of Products being supported (PBS). The CLCM performs asset sustainment and engineering functions to optimise availability and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and minimise risk through life of the PBS. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with Regional Maintenance Centres (RMC) to plan maintenance activities and installation of capability upgrades. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with the Design Services Contract (DSC) to plan and execute engineering changes and services. The CLCM delivers functions against the contract scope across the Asset Class Enterprise to support Defence Maritime Capability.

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking a dedicated and experienced Reliability Engineer to join our CLCM team to support the delivery of a sovereign sustainment capability to the Royal Australian Navy’s Amphibious Combat and Support Ship fleet.

As a Reliability Engineer you will support the Reliability and MRD Program Lead to deliver asset management services in accordance with the CLCM contract specifically relating to the Reliability and Maintenance Determination Program and Maintenance Effectiveness Reviews.

The Reliability Engineer focusses primarily on identifying and solving problems related to the reliability of systems and equipment to increase the overall uptime and availability and to reduce the number of failures and downtime.

Work with and guide all stakeholders on technical matters including LSA Maintenance Requirements Determination (MRD) and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) on the products being supported.

This role is based out of Garden Island Sydney.

Responsibilities

• Analysing systems and equipment failure historical data to identify patterns and trends.
• Use statistical analysis to predict system reliability and risk of failure.
• Conduct failure investigation and root cause analysis (FTA FBD RBD 5 whys analysis Fishbone FMECA FRACAS RCM analysis etc.) to determine the underlying cause of problems and prevent recurring failures.
• Conduct standard activity and maintenance task analysis to identify and minimize possible gaps in recommended maintenance.
• Analyse performance metrics and benchmark performance across the platform against the RAM metrics.
• Document and communicate reliability analysis and testing results.
• Develop and implement new maintenance strategies and routine maintenance checks to reduce risk improve system performance.
• Finding new technology and processes that can improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure that reliability is integrated into all aspects of the organization.
• Developing and implementing training programs for employees.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience coupled with relevant qualifications).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Defence or related technical industry such as Maritime, Rail, Manufacturing, Water, Mining or Oil and Gas.
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering and statistical analysis.
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) tools and techniques.
• Strong knowledge and thorough understanding of systems, equipment tools and their functionality, safety application, fault diagnosis, operating and maintenance requirement.
• Excellent understanding of maintenance strategy plan policy and their implementation.
• Proficiency in software tools including MS Office and reliability software (OPUS MADe eLESPro etc) to support LSAR.
• Training in LSA or MRD or equivalent vocational training.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in the application of RCM2 and RCM3 and MIL-STDs for RCM.
• Experience in the application of DEF(AUST) 5691 and 5692.
• Experience in use of DOORS.
• Experience in ships systems preferred.
• Experience with Department of Defence design delivery.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

Benefits

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging / Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots skin checks and discounted private health insurance

Career development: Online learning mentorship and career pathways.

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

Key Skills: Kubernetes, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, Elasticsearch, Go, Root cause Analysis, Maximo, CMMS, Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1