Reliability Engineer

• 5:2 / 4:3 roster | Day shift only
• Residential or FIFO from Adelaide options available
• Key role driving fixed plant reliability and performance

About the Client

Our client operates a world-class, integrated mining operation producing copper, uranium, gold and silver, delivering critical resources while supporting long-term supply, innovation and regional communities in South Australia.

About the Position

Reporting to the Lead Reliability Engineer, you will provide technical support to enhance asset performance across fixed plant operations. The role focuses on analysing equipment failures, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing maintenance strategies that optimise reliability, safety, and productivity. You will work closely with maintenance, planning, and operations teams to ensure effective execution of maintenance plans and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse equipment failures and production delays to identify root causes
• Develop and improve maintenance strategies for fixed plant assets
• Conduct root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, FMECA) on equipment failures
• Review maintenance execution performance and drive compliance improvements
• Support planning teams with insights to improve schedules and forecast
• Maintain and update maintenance procedures and work instructions
• Monitor preventative maintenance programs and ensure effectiveness
• Initiate engineering improvements to enhance reliability and safety
• Contribute to maintenance budgeting and cost optimisation activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support continuous improvement

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant discipline
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry
• Strong background in fixed plant maintenance and reliability
• Proven ability to analyse faults and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Experience conducting root cause analysis methodologies
• Familiarity with maintenance systems (e.g., SAP or similar)
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Effective communication skills across technical and operational stakeholders
• Contract management experience (highly regarded)

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Georgia Guy on (08) 6462 1147 or Georgia.Guy@workpac.com quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7072J202635241

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.