Reliability Engineer

Maintenance Systems Solutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Melbourne

DIDO regional

Relocation assistance

Family friendly roster

Underground mining tech

Reliability improvements

Job summary

Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer for a mineral sands operation near Balranald, NSW. You will drive asset performance, minimize downtime and shape maintenance strategies across fixed plant and mobile equipment, collaborating with maintenance and operations teams.

You will apply RCA, FMECA, RCM and Weibull analysis, optimise preventive maintenance, and lead reliability improvements while leveraging strong Excel and SAP skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or relevant qualification; trade background valued.
• Experience in mining, mineral processing or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategy optimization.
• Proficient in RCA, FMECA, RCM and failure analysis methodologies.
• Experience analysing equipment performance and implementing reliability improvements.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SAP experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with maintenance and operations teams.
• Must have right to work in Australia.
• Willing to complete pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Managing, analysing and reporting on equipment downtime and reliability performance.
• Conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMECA, 5 Whys and Weibull analysis.
• Applying Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and defect elimination strategies.
• Investigating equipment failures and identifying opportunities to minimise downtime.
• Reviewing, developing and optimising preventative maintenance strategies.
• Analysing equipment availability, reliability and maintainability.
• Developing asset management standards and processes; providing technical support.
• Coaching maintenance teams in reliability and asset management best practices.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across plant and equipment.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

5 Whys

Weibull analysis

RCM

Problem solving

Excel

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

SAP

Education

Engineering degree

Trade background

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

• Family friendly 8 days on, 6 days off roster
• FIFO from Melbourne or DIDO from regional locations
• Relocation assistance available
• Work with innovative underground mining technology
• Opportunity to improve reliability across fixed plant and mobile equipment

Why This Role

• $100 per hour plus superannuation
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Family friendly 8 days on, 6 days off roster
• FIFO from Melbourne or DIDO from regional locations
• Relocation assistance available
• Work with innovative underground mining technology
• Opportunity to improve reliability across fixed plant and mobile equipment

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a developing mineral sands operation utilising remotely operated underground mining technology based on Horizontal Directional Drilling.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join the maintenance team at a mineral sands operation near Balranald, NSW.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll be responsible for improving asset performance, minimising equipment downtime and developing effective maintenance strategies across the operation.

The site incorporates mineral processing equipment including screening, de-sliming, thickening, spirals, flotation and magnetic separation, alongside horizontal drill rigs and a diverse range of mobile equipment.

You’ll work closely with maintenance and operational teams to identify equipment defects, investigate failures and implement reliability improvements that support operational performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing, analysing and reporting on equipment downtime and reliability performance
• Conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMECA, 5 Whys and Weibull analysis
• Applying Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) principles and defect elimination strategies
• Investigating equipment failures and identifying opportunities to minimise production downtime
• Reviewing, developing and optimising preventative maintenance strategies
• Analysing equipment availability, reliability and maintainability
• Developing and implementing asset management standards and processesProviding technical support to resolve complex equipment reliability issues
• Coaching and mentoring maintenance teams in reliability and asset management best practices
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across plant and equipment

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated Reliability Engineering experience in mining, mineral processing or heavy industry
• Engineering degree or relevant qualification, with a trade background highly regarded
• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles and maintenance strategy optimisation
• Practical experience with RCA, FMECA, RCM and failure analysis methodologies
• Experience analysing equipment performance and implementing reliability improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with SAP experience highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance and operations teams
• Valid driver's licence
• Must have the right to work in Australia

Applicants must be willing to complete a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.

About Us

Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian company with offices throughout Australia and internationally. MSS provides technical specialists, industry experts, and senior consultants to support maintenance systems, business processes, and operational environments requiring specialised skill sets.

MSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

About Our Recruitment Process

Once you apply, our team will review your application. If you're a potential match, you'll receive an email within 24 hours to gather more information. Once that’s completed, we’ll aim to contact you within 72 hours for a chat with one of our recruiters. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.