Reliability Engineer — Cut Downtime, Boost Asset Health

Bega Group; Morwell; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Salary continuance insurance

Wellbeing programs

Purchased leave options

Job summary

Bega Group in Morwell, Victoria, is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead the site's Asset Care Plan, improve equipment reliability and asset performance, and work with maintenance and operations teams to reduce downtime.

Reporting to the Engineering and Reliability Manager, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage contractors, and ensure safe, high‑standard work across a large, automated yoghurt facility.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Engineering and experience in manufacturing, maintenance or reliability environments.
• Experience leading people and building relationships with teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Experience delivering projects and driving continuous improvement outcomes.
• Organised, commercially minded and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong communication and collaborative approach.
• CAD/MEX experience is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the site maintenance team to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
• Drive equipment reliability and performance by delivering and improving the site's Asset Care Plan.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and implement long-term solutions to reduce downtime.
• Manage contractors and site services, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Maintain and improve asset information in MEX.
• Develop energy isolation plans and own Permit to Work processes.
• Manage technical library and engineering drawings.

Skills

People leadership

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

MEX

Job description

Bega Group in Morwell, Victoria, is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead the site's Asset Care Plan, improve equipment reliability and asset performance, and work with maintenance and operations teams to reduce downtime.

Reporting to the Engineering and Reliability Manager, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage contractors, and ensure safe, high‑standard work across a large, automated yoghurt facility.