Reliability Engineer – Fixed Plant

Evolution Mining; Lake Cowal; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Mining's Cowal Gold Operations is seeking a proactive Reliability Engineer to shape the reliability and performance of critical processing assets, including crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching and tailings systems, on a 5:2/4:3 residential roster.

Reporting to the Superintendent – Reliability, you’ll drive preventive maintenance improvements, analyse failure trends, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to deliver lasting operational value.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in maintenance, reliability or asset management within mining or heavy industry.
• Knowledge of RCA, defect elimination, RCM or FMEA.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret equipment performance and maintenance data.
• Ability to build relationships with operations and maintenance stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CMMS; willingness to leverage digital tools.
• Continuous improvement mindset and a passion for delivering sustainable results.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Improve equipment reliability and availability through preventive maintenance optimisation and RCm principles.
• Analyse failure trends, equipment performance and maintenance data to identify reliability improvements.
• Support maintenance and operational teams with technical engineering expertise.
• Contribute to engineering projects from concept through to evaluation and implementation.
• Build capability across the maintenance team through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Maintenance

Reliability

Reliability methods

Data analysis

CMMS

MS Office

Stakeholder mgmt

Safety culture

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who we are

We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves.We’retransforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadiangoldmine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’s the opportunity?

Shape the reliability, performance and future capability of a world class gold processing operation. As a Reliability Engineer, you’ll be responsible for improving the reliability and performance of critical processing assets including crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching and tailings systems.

Working a 5:2/4:3 residential roster, you’ll enjoy the balance of a rewarding career and regional lifestyle while influencing the performance of critical processing assets that underpin Cowal’s success. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact through reliability improvements, asset optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives, while collaborating across teams to solve complex challenges and deliver lasting operational value.

Reporting to the Superintendent – Reliability, you’ll:

• Improve equipment reliability and availability through preventive maintenance optimisation, defect elimination, condition monitoring and reliability centred maintenance (RCM) principles.
• Analyse failure trends, equipment performance and maintenance data to identify reliability improvement opportunities and influence long-term asset strategies.
• Support maintenance and operational teams with technical engineering expertise that drives safer and more efficient outcomes.
• Contribute to engineering projects from concept through to technical evaluation and implementation.
• Build capability across the maintenance team through coaching, technical support and knowledge sharing.

If you’re motivated by solving complex problems, delivering measurable improvements, and working collaboratively to achieve common goals, this role provides the opportunity to make a real difference.

Why Cowal Gold Operations?

At Cowal, our never-say-never attitude has led to mine life extension to 2042 as we have boldly reimagined our future. We took our operations there underground in just seven years. Today, you can work on the surface or underground. With open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers. Live nearby and enjoy the regional lifestyle and close-knit communities. The future here is bright; you could be part of it.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Short and long-term incentives
• Referral bonuses
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Attractive rosters
• Bus transportation to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

You are a proactive and analytical professional who enjoys identifying opportunities, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement. You have a strong understanding of maintenance and reliability principles and can use data, technical knowledge, and practical experience to make informed decisions.

You are comfortable building relationships across teams and can effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels. You take ownership of outcomes, communicate clearly, and thrive in environments where collaboration, safety, and operational excellence are valued.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in maintenance, reliability or asset management within mining, mineral processing or heavy industry.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies such as RCA, defect elimination, RCM or FMEA.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret equipment performance and maintenance data.
• Experience building effective relationships with operations and maintenance stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS applications and a willingness to leverage digital tools to improve decision-making.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for delivering sustainable results.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Most importantly, you’re someone who is motivated to improve performance, challenge the status quo and contribute the long-term success of the business.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.

Bold team. Bright future.