Job Description
The reliability engineer will play a crucial role in the maintenance department.
This residential position is based in Townsville and reports directly to the superintendent refinery maintenance.
The successful candidate will provide reliability technical expertise, including managing condition monitoring programs, investigating and executing process and reliability improvements.
Responsibilities:
* Coordination and completion of vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, UT, and other condition monitoring techniques
* Managing contractors for 3rd party crane, pressure equipment, and other statutory inspections
* Conducting root cause analysis on equipment failures
* Providing timely reports and expert advice to key stakeholders on suitable courses of action and monitoring implementation plans
* Developing diagnostic tools to predict equipment failures and minimize the impact on production
* Providing technical support to the maintenance and operational teams
* Providing specialist support to the maintenance team and leading improvements on lubrication systems
* Ensuring hazards within the maintenance workplace and processing plants are identified and addressed
* Raising notifications for any corrective work or inspection in the CMMS
* Coordinating support for QA/QC checks for critical equipment
* Leading improvements in condition monitoring across the Copper Refineries
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in mining, heavy industries, or petro-chemical plants
* Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical or Electrical preferred, or tertiary education in Asset Management/Reliability
* Previous experience in Condition Monitoring and lubrication
* Good communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment
* C Class Driver's License
* Minimum VCAT1 certification (preferable)
* Previous use of safety and risk assessment tools such as Job Hazard Analysis and Take 5's etc
* Project Management experience will be highly regarded, specifically in managing budgets and schedules
* Experience with engaging and presenting to internal stakeholders as well as managing outside contractors
* Working within a team environment, however demonstrating the ability to work autonomously
* A strong safety culture and work ethic are fundamental to your success in the role