seior reliability engineer

Position: Senior Reliability Engineer

Client Sector: Heavy Resources / Mining

Location: Remote Mine Site – Processing Plant (FIFO)

Contract Length: 6 months

Roster: Lifestyle-friendly roster (12-hour days): 8 on, 6 off / 4 on, 3 off / 4 on, 3 off

Our client is a major player in the resources sector, known for its operational excellence and commitment to innovation. On their behalf, we are seeking a high-caliber Senior Reliability Engineer to join their Fixed Plant Asset Management team.

This is a critical contract role where you will directly influence asset performance, optimize maintenance strategies, and drive a culture of defect elimination across massive crushing, conveying, and material handling infrastructure. If you are an analytical engineer who loves turning data into real-world plant improvements, this is your next career move.

Working closely with site leadership and maintenance crews, you will act as the technical authority on asset health. Your daily focus will include:

• Strategy Ownership: Developing, refining, and maintaining long-term fixed plant maintenance strategies to maximize operational uptime.

• Risk Mitigation: Actively monitoring asset data and predictive health metrics to catch and manage reliability risks before they cause unplanned downtime.

• Root Cause Analysis: Leading formal RCA processes and defect elimination initiatives to solve chronic engineering challenges.

• Program Optimization: Continuously reviewing preventative maintenance (PM) plans and asset health strategies to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Stakeholder & Technical Coaching: Partnering with cross-functional teams and providing mentorship to junior engineers and technical personnel on site.

Our client is looking for a seasoned professional who can hit the ground running. To be successful, you will need:

• Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent tertiary qualification).

• Mining Expertise: Extensive, proven engineering experience within the mining/resources sector, specifically focused on the reliability and maintenance of crushing, conveying, and material handling equipment.

• Reliability Knowledge: A deep understanding of Reliability Engineering systems, principles (e.g., RCM, FMEA), and industry best practices.

• Systems Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of SAP PM, master data, and building out maintenance strategies.

• Technical Toolkit: Solid experience with fixed plant environments and condition monitoring methodologies.

• Soft Skills: High-level analytical capabilities, robust problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively coach technical teams.

• A broader exposure to diverse fixed plant infrastructure beyond materials handling.

• Hands-on experience with SAP project roll-outs or system transitions.

• Formal qualifications or certifications in Condition Monitoring techniques.

• Immediate Mobilization: Secure a contract quickly with a prestigious client.

• Unique Roster: A balanced FIFO schedule designed to offer excellent time at home.

• Full Support: All flights, camp accommodation, and site travel are fully covered by our client.

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