Locomotive / Rollingstock Reliability Specialist
We are currently seeking an experienced Reliability Specialist to optimise the safety, reliability and cost-effectiveness of Aurizon's locomotive fleet through strong analytical capability, structured problem-solving, technical leadership, and data-driven decision-making.
You will play a key role in identifying failure trends, eliminating defects, improving maintenance strategies, and supporting long-term asset performance across a high-complexity railway operation.
About the role:
* Champion a safety culture that promotes, creates and maintains a safe approach in all aspects of the operation
* Analyse failure trends, undertake investigations, review maintenance activities and make recommendations
* Work with relevant teams to ensure all locomotives and components maintain 100% compliance with the safety management system (SMS)
* Lead and support defect elimination initiatives and Root Cause Analysis investigations across the locomotive fleet
* Setting locomotive availability and reliability targets for various locomotive classes by operating corridor/system
* Evaluate and optimise locomotive maintenance inspection intervals and work package content, reducing maintenance time and increasing availability
* Implement locomotive and component reliability programs
* Develop locomotive and locomotive component statistical reliability models and troubleshooting trees
* Work with Planning teams and Leadership to ensure the existence of one maintenance plan
* Provide frontline information and input to relevant team as relates to warranty and insurance matters
* Provide recommendations regarding upgrade of systems or components on locomotives to meet reliability and availability targets
Here is what you will need to succeed in your new role:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline
* Current Class C Drivers Licence (essential)
* Extensive experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and defect elimination investigations in a rail, mining or heavy industry environment
* High level of skill in undertaking investigations, rollingstock testing, fault analysis, problem solving, trial modifications, rollingstock operation, reliability and maintenance and fault and failure interpretation and diagnostics
* Interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in an autonomous work environment
* Sound knowledge of the Workplace Health and Safety Act and relevant Aurizon policies and procedures
* Demonstrated experience in developing and continuously improving maintenance processes, strategies, scopes of work and modifications to improve rollingstock safety, performance, reliability and cost
* Analytical and conceptual skills as applied to the recognition of problems, problem solving,
* Ability to analyse data and drawing logical conclusions relating to a rollingstock maintenance and repair environment
* Qualifications or certification in Reliability Engineering or Asset Management would be highly regarded
What we offer you:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
* Development and growth opportunities
* Access to mentoring and development programs
* Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands
* Parental leave program and super booster
About Aurizon:
Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.
At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment. To learn about us and our company values, please visit
Advertised: 15 Jan 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Jan 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
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