Reliability Engineer
Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com
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Reliability Engineer (FIFO Perth)
Our client is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join their operation on a FIFO basis from Perth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving equipment performance, driving reliability initiatives, and supporting continuous improvement across a major mining and mineral processing operation.
About the Role
Reporting to the site maintenance leadership team, you will be responsible for identifying and eliminating equipment reliability issues through data-driven analysis, engineering solutions, and collaboration with operational stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
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Our client is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join their operation on a FIFO basis from Perth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving equipment performance, driving reliability initiatives, and supporting continuous improvement across a major mining and mineral processing operation.
About the Role
Reporting to the site maintenance leadership team, you will be responsible for identifying and eliminating equipment reliability issues through data-driven analysis, engineering solutions, and collaboration with operational stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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
- 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.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Proven experience in Reliability Engineering within mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial environments.
- Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer or similar.
- Experience using Navisworks software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience investigating equipment failures.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and asset performance optimisation.
- Exposure to SAP S/4HANA.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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Where is the Reliability Engineer job located?
The Reliability Engineer role with Chandler Macleod is based in Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Reliability Engineer role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Reliability Engineer role at AUD 85–120 per hour.
Is the Reliability Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Reliability Engineer role?
The Reliability Engineer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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