Reliability Engineer – Mineral Sands, Remote Underground Tech

Maintenance Systems Solutions; Balranald; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join the maintenance team at a mineral sands operation near Balranald, NSW. You’ll report to the Maintenance Manager and focus on improving asset performance, reducing downtime and developing maintenance strategies across the site.

The role covers processing equipment, including screening, de-sliming, thickening, spirals, flotation, and magnetic separation, plus horizontal drill rigs and mobile plant.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or relevant qualification.
• Reliability engineering in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient Excel; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report on downtime and reliability.
• Conduct RCA, FMECA, 5 Whys, Weibull analyses.
• Apply RCM principles to maintenance.
• Investigate failures and reduce downtime.
• Review and optimise preventative maintenance.
• Support asset management standards and processes.
• Provide technical support to resolve issues.
• Coach maintenance teams in reliability practices.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Data analysis

RCA/RCM/FMECA

Asset management

Maintenance optimization

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Trade background preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join the maintenance team at a mineral sands operation near Balranald, NSW. You’ll report to the Maintenance Manager and focus on improving asset performance, reducing downtime and developing maintenance strategies across the site.

The role covers processing equipment, including screening, de-sliming, thickening, spirals, flotation, and magnetic separation, plus horizontal drill rigs and mobile plant.