Overview
DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future, and leave your legacy.
About Cannington
Our Cannington operation is one of the world\'s largest producers of silver and lead. Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.
Flights are direct to the onsite airport, and the mine is only 3.5 km from camp—the perfect distance for a sunset walk or run home along a purpose-built walking track. The onsite accommodation includes meal services, sports/gym facilities, swimming pool, music room, and social area.
What South32 Offers
- 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
- The prospect to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business Additional employer superannuation contributions
About the Role
This is a permanent position on an 8:6 roster, FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville, or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires to our Cannington Operation.
As the Reliability Engineer – Mobile, you will drive reliability improvements and defect elimination for underground fleets (Haul Trucks, Loaders, Drills, etc.), with a strong focus on life cycle cost management. Additionally, you will develop and enhance maintenance strategies, using your analytical skills to find the optimal balance between cost, risk, and performance.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Developing and implementing strategies to improve mobile fleets reliability and performance, driving continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
- Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations.
- Identify process gaps and/or improvements that will sustain best reliability practices to increase uptime and optimise maintenance costs.
- Develop, implement, maintenance strategies to ensure balance between costs, risks, and performance of mobile assets.
About You
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Experience working in a similar role within Mining or Heavy Industries.
- Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision making.
- Highly skilled in the use of qualitative reliability techniques, such as root cause analysis, FMEA and others.
- Proactive in identifying and resolving problems and/or improvement opportunities.
- Proficient in the use of SAP (highly desirable) with an understanding of master data requirements.
Qualifications for this position are:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related field).
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Are you interested in this role but currently not located in Townsville, Brisbane or Mount Isa? Please don\'t let that discourage you. South32 is willing to offer relocation assistance for you and your family.
This job advert will close on Tuesday 21st October 2025
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📌 Reliability Engineer - Mobile
🏢 South32
📍 Julia Creek