Reliability Engineer - FIFO Mining Ops (Perth)

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join a FIFO Perth operation. The role focuses on improving equipment performance and driving reliability initiatives within a major mining and processing site.

The successful candidate will analyze downtime, conduct RCAs, and optimise maintenance strategies while liaising with OEMs and suppliers to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Mining or heavy industrial experience.
• Experience in reliability engineering and RCA.
• Proficient with Navisworks and SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Investigating equipment downtime events and identifying root causes of failures.
• Conducting detailed root cause analyses (RCA) and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Reviewing, developing, and optimising maintenance strategies, including task scopes, maintenance intervals, resource requirements, and critical spares management.
• Managing technical relationships with OEMs and specialist suppliers.
• Providing technical support across control systems, hydraulics, and measurement systems.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment availability and performance.
• Ensuring engineering solutions align with operational and business objectives.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Maintenance strategy optimization

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer

Tools

Navisworks

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join a FIFO Perth operation. The role focuses on improving equipment performance and driving reliability initiatives within a major mining and processing site.

The successful candidate will analyze downtime, conduct RCAs, and optimise maintenance strategies while liaising with OEMs and suppliers to ensure alignment with business objectives.