Overview
Chandler Macleod are looking to appoint an experiencedReliability Engineer (Data Analytics Focus) to work with our client, a Tier 1 iron ore miner located in the Pilbara region of WA.
Reliability Engineer – Data & Analytics FocusRoster: 5/2 & 4/3 FIFO PerthEmployment Type: Contract Fixed Term
About the Role
We are seeking aReliability Engineer with strong data science capability to support asset performance improvement through advanced analytics, modelling, and data‐driven decision‐making. This role will work closely with maintenance, operations, and asset management teams to translate complex data into actionable reliability insights. The successful candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in reliability engineering, complemented by hands‐on experience indata modelling, analytics, and visualisation, enabling improved asset availability, utilisation, and operating efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Apply data science and reliability engineering principles to analyse asset performance, identify trends, and uncover improvement opportunities
* Develop and maintainanalytical models to support reliability, maintenance, and asset management decisions
* Query, cleanse, and manage large datasets from operational systems usingSQL
* Build clear, insightful dashboards and reports usingPower BI to communicate performance and reliability insights to stakeholders
* LeveragePython for data analysis, modelling, and automation
* Support reliability initiatives including defect elimination, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement programs
* Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure analytics are aligned to business priorities
* Contribute to the development of modern, scalable analytics solutions usingcloud platforms (AWS or Foundry)
Required Technical Skills and Experience
* Strong experience indata science and analytics within an engineering, asset management, or industrial environment
* Proficiency inPython for data analysis, modelling, and scripting
* Solid experience inSQL for database querying and data extraction
* Demonstrated capability indata visualisation, particularly usingPower BI
* Experience working withcloud‐based data and analytics platforms, includingAWS and/or Foundry
* Ability to translate complex technical data into clear insights for non‐technical stakeholders
Desirable Experience
* Background in engineering, computer science or asset management
* Experience applying analytics to equipment performance, availability, utilisation, or failure analysis
* Familiarity with reliability methodologies such as RCA, FMEA, RCM, or defect elimination
* Experience working with large operational datasets from enterprise systems (e.g. SAP or similar)
What We're Looking For
* A technically strong, data‐driven engineer who enjoys solving complex problems
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and operational teams
* A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and value creation
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
To be considered for this role you must be legally entitled to work in Australia and currently residing in Western Australia.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse people, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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