We are seeking a highly skilled Reliability Expert to join our team.
* This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of our organization.
About The Role
We're recruiting a Reliability Engineer to support fixed asset performance at a major mining operation near Mount Isa. This is an office-based, site-accessible role with initial onboarding on a 4/3 roster, transitioning to 8/6 after familiarisation.
You'll focus on maintenance strategy development, failure mode review, cost analysis, and long-term improvement planning across a broad fixed asset portfolio. Accommodation is provided, along with site transport via bus, and flights are FIFO from Brisbane or approved regional airports.
This is a 12-month contract.
Key Responsibilities…
* Develop and maintain fixed asset maintenance strategies
* Perform failure analysis and track cost drivers
* Lead RCA and defect elimination projects where required
* Optimise PM intervals and identify gaps in existing strategies
* Engage with maintenance, planning, and operations to align priorities
* Contribute to reporting, strategy documentation, and improvement roadmaps
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Background in reliability or asset management within heavy industry
* Strong understanding of failure mode analysis and cost-based review
* Confident with strategy development for fixed assets
* Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills
* Must have the right to work in Australia
Benefits:
* Impact & Ownership: Shape asset reliability and maintenance strategy from the ground up.
* Great Rewards: Hourly rate $85 - $95 + super, paid weekly.
* Team & Culture: Collaborative engineering team focused on outcomes and improvement.
* Stability with Growth: 12-month contract.
* Work-Life Balance: FIFO from Brisbane or regional QLD. Housing and daily transport provided.
Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd provides technical specialists to support maintenance systems and operational environments requiring specialised skill sets.