About the Role
Reporting to the Reliability Supervisor, the Reliability Engineer will provide maintenance and reliability support for our mechanical fixed plant and infrastructure assets at the Cadia Mine. In this role, you will be pivotal in maximising the availability, utilisation, and performance of equipment across both surface and underground operations.
You will oversee the installation and commissioning of small capital works and plant modifications as required, deliver effective reliability‑centred maintenance strategies, and develop comprehensive asset management plans for mechanical assets.
Additionally, you will proactively identify and address potential hazards, lead mechanical fault‑finding investigations, and conduct failure analysis processes, including Root Cause Analysis, to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership of plant reliability and performance for assigned areas. Monitor available data sources and intervene proactively on emerging risks to performance to avert business impacts.
* Communicate effectively to provide technical advice and support for site mechanical plant and manage internal stakeholder & customer relationships.
* Investigate equipment failures through a structured RCA process and identify, implement and action solutions.
* Engineer out areas of poor performance in equipment and safety by identifying and completing initiatives which deliver measurable value.
* Monitor technical developments, interpret the implications for CVO and take appropriate actions and recommend refinements to improve asset reliability and reduce operating costs.
* Provide direction and guidance on relevant mechanical equipment standards.
* Ensure effective management of contractors and consultants.
* Build own capability for work in current and future roles.
Skills and Qualifications
* Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering
* Mining or heavy industry – Preferred
* Conditioning monitoring techniques – Highly regarded.
* Demonstrable understanding of reliability engineering and asset life planning strategies
* Execution experience in fixed plant equipment maintenance
* In-depth knowledge and experience with asset integrity management systems
* Exposure and knowledge of the NSW WHS (M&PS) Legislation and Australian Standards
Location and Work Schedule
This is a residential role in Orange, NSW (5/2 schedule: 9 hours per day or 9 days per fortnight at 10 hours per day). The successful applicant must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
Benefits
Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who exceed expectations. We encourage applicants who share our values and can make a meaningful contribution.
EEO Statement
At Newmont, we are committed to diversity and inclusion and ensure that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate.
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