Overview
Reliability Engineer role at KBR, Inc. This position is based out of Garden Island, Sydney, Australia. The CLCM is integrated into the System Program Office (SPO) and contracted to deliver through-life asset management for Products being supported (PBS). The CLCM performs asset, sustainment and engineering functions to optimise availability and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and minimise risk through the life of the PBS. The CLCM collaborates with Regional Maintenance Centres to plan maintenance activities and installation of capability upgrades, and with the Design Services Contract to plan and execute engineering changes and services. The role supports the Defence Maritime Capability across the asset class enterprise.
KBR is seeking a dedicated Reliability Engineer to join our CLCM team to support the delivery of sovereign sustainment capability to the Royal Australian Navy’s Amphibious Combat and Support Ship fleet. You will support the Reliability and MRD Program Lead to deliver asset management services related to the Reliability and Maintenance Determination Program and Maintenance Effectiveness Reviews. The role focuses on identifying and solving reliability problems to increase uptime, availability, and reduce failures and downtime. You will work with and guide stakeholders on technical matters including LSA, Maintenance Requirements Determination (MRD), and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM).
This role is based at Garden Island, Sydney.
Responsibilities
- Analysing systems and equipment failure historical data to identify patterns and trends.
- Use statistical analysis to predict system reliability and risk of failure.
- Conducting failure investigation and root cause analysis (FTA, FBD, RBD, 5 whys, Fishbone, FMECA, FRACAS, RCM analysis, etc.) to determine the underlying causes and prevent recurring failures.
- Conduct standard activity and maintenance task analysis to identify and minimise gaps in recommended maintenance.
- Analyse performance metrics and benchmark performance across the platform against RAM metrics.
- Document and communicate reliability analysis and testing results.
- Develop and implement new maintenance strategies and routine maintenance checks to reduce risk and improve system performance.
- Identify current technology and processes that can improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure reliability is integrated into all aspects of the organisation.
- Develop and implement training programs for employees.
Essential qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience with relevant qualifications).
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Defence or related technical industry such as Maritime, Rail, Manufacturing, Water, Mining or Oil and Gas.
- Strong knowledge of reliability engineering and statistical analysis.
- Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) tools and techniques.
- Thorough understanding of systems, equipment, tools and their functionality, safety, application, fault diagnosis, operating and maintenance requirements.
- Excellent understanding of maintenance strategy, plan, policy and their implementation.
- Proficiency in MS Office and reliability software (OPUS, MADe, eLESPro, etc.) to support LSAR.
- Training in LSA or MRD or equivalent vocational training.
Desirable qualifications
- Experience in the application of RCM2 and RCM3 and MIL-STDs for RCM.
- Experience in the application of DEF(AUST) 5691 and 5692.
- Experience in use of DOORS.
- Experience in ship systems.
- Experience with Department of Defence design delivery.
Security clearance
All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.
What we will offer
- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply now.
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📌 Reliability Engineer
🏢 Kbr
📍 Australia