Richglen Maintenance Services is seeking Reliability Engineers to improve performance and reliability across draglines, electric shovels, and supporting field fleets in a dragline-intensive coal mining operation.
About the Role
You will play a key role in ensuring dragline and shovel assets operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. Your work will directly influence maintenance strategies, operational decisions, and overall asset performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on draglines, shovels, and auxiliary equipment to reduce unplanned downtime
* Analyse dragline and shovel performance and condition‑monitoring data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
* Develop and review maintenance strategies tailored to draglines and heavy mobile equipment
* Collaborate with maintenance teams, operations, and OEMs to optimise dragline component life cycles and intervention schedules
* Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to field teams
* Monitor condition‑based maintenance (CBM) activities on draglines and shovels, ensuring timely action
* Prepare reliability dashboards, reports, and recommendations for continuous improvement
* Ensure all engineering activities align with site safety standards and statutory requirements
About You
Degree‑qualified in Mechanical Engineering, or relevant trade background with extensive experience.
Strong understanding of draglines, electric shovels, and heavy mobile equipment.
Experienced Dragline/Shovel/Field fitter looking for a new challenge.
Proficiency in data analysis, condition monitoring, and reliability tools.
SAP experience preferred but not essential
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multi‑disciplinary teams.
Results‑driven, proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.
Ability to work independently in a team environment.
About Richglen
Richglen Maintenance Services delivers high‑quality, safe, and cost‑effective maintenance solutions to Central Queensland’s resource industry. We specialise in mechanical, electrical, and structural repairs across draglines, shovels, CHPPs, conveyors, and more.
What We Offer
* Company vehicle
* Experienced and approachable leadership team
* Strong, proactive safety culture
* Opportunities to progress into senior leadership roles
* Variety of work across multiple sites and equipment
Ready to Join Our Team?
Apply now or contact our recruitment team to discuss opportunities.
📧 Email: @richglen.com.au
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