Reliability Engineer - Fixed Plant

Evolution Mining; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

Life insurance

Quarterly bonuses

Employee share scheme

Referral bonuses

Recognition program

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Discounted gym membership

Bus transport is provided to and from;

Job summary

Evolution Mining's Cowal Gold Operation in rural New South Wales is seeking a Reliability Engineer – Fixed Plant to enhance the reliability and availability of crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps and associated assets. You will apply advanced data analysis, condition monitoring and defect elimination to drive continuous improvement and long-term asset performance.

You'll work with maintenance, planning and operations teams, lead root cause investigations, develop asset management strategies, coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven fixed plant maintenance and reliability experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong asset management, continuous improvement, and defect elimination knowledge.
• Familiarity with budgeting systems (XERAS) and CMMS (Pronto) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to maintenance and processing teams.
• Analyse vibration, lubrication, and thermography data to deliver timely recommendations.
• Lead root cause analysis and failure investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and review asset management and maintenance strategies for fixed plant equipment.
• Champion defect elimination and coach work groups to embed reliability practices.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, de-bottlenecking, and reliability improvement projects.
• Liaise with OEMs and internal stakeholders to resolve equipment reliability issues.
• Assist with budgeting and cost control measures.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Condition monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Pronto CMMS

XERAS budgeting

Job description

About the RoleAs a Reliability Engineer – Fixed Plant at Cowal Gold Operation, you will be pivotal in improving the reliability and availability of critical processing assets, including crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps, and associated infrastructure. This role focuses on advanced data analysis, condition monitoring, and defect elimination to optimise plant performance and support continuous improvement. The position operates on a 5:2/4:3 roster with 10 hour day shifts.

You will:

• Provide technical and engineering support to maintenance and processing teams.
• Analyse vibration, lubrication, and thermography data to deliver timely recommendations.
• Lead root cause analysis and failure investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and review asset management and maintenance strategies for fixed plant equipment.
• Champion defect elimination and coach work groups to embed reliability practices.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, de-bottlenecking, and reliability improvement projects.
• Liaise with OEMs and internal stakeholders to resolve equipment reliability issues.
• Assist with budgeting and cost control measures

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and site standards while promoting a proactive reliability culture.

This position offers exposure to strategic reliability initiatives, digital transformation projects, and collaboration across maintenance, planning, and operations teams. You’ll have autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to influence long‑term asset performance.

About YouYou are a technically skilled professional with a passion for reliability engineering and fixed plant performance.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in fixed plant maintenance and reliability within mining or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of asset management strategies, continuous improvement concepts, and defect elimination.
• High‑level computer literacy, including advanced MS Office skills; familiarity with budgeting systems (e.g., XERAS) and CMMS (e.g., Pronto) is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret condition monitoring data and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to coach and influence teams.

Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

If you are proactive, detail‑oriented, and ready to make an impact in a role that offers variety, growth, and strategic influence, we’d love to hear from you.

About Evolution MiningFrom humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Our vision is to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company. At Cowal, located near West Wyalong in central NSW, we’ve extended mine life to 2040 and offer a residential lifestyle with strong community ties.

At Cowal

At Cowal, our substantial investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close‑knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.

• Relocation assistance
• salary packaging (novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• life insurance and income protection
• quarterly bonuses
• employee share scheme
• referral bonuses
• recognition program
• study assistance
• discounted health insurance
• discounted gym membership
• Bus transport is provided to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift
• We understand flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to discuss options with us.

Join our bold team and start your next exciting chapter.

Find out more about us and Cowal here: https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/