Mobile Reliability Engineer

Fixed Plant Reliability Engineer Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Reliability Engineer to provide professional engineering and reliability support to a Tier 1 mining operation. The role will support the reliability and performance of a broad range of fixed plant and materials handling assets across both surface and underground operations. The successful candidate will work closely with the Reliability, Engineering, Maintenance and Operations teams to identify reliability risks, deliver improvement initiatives and provide practical, risk-based engineering solutions that improve safety, availability, performance and cost. This is a contractor engagement, initially for three months , with no defined end date. The operation has a strong history of retaining high-performing contractors for extended periods. Key Responsibilities Provide reliability engineering support across fixed plant and materials handling assets. Proactively monitor equipment reliability, availability and performance and identify emerging risks. Lead and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) , defect elimination and reliability improvement initiatives. Apply structured cause-and-effect RCA methodologies to identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures. Develop and maintain reliability improvement strategies based on equipment performance, operational risk and available data. Undertake reliability analysis, including FMEA-based reliability modelling and related engineering assessments. Provide practical, evidence-based recommendations that consider safety, operational requirements, maintainability and lifecycle cost. Work closely with Maintenance Superintendents, Supervisors, Planners, Production personnel, Tradespeople, Operators and Engineering stakeholders. Identify opportunities to improve asset availability, reliability, maintainability and operating performance. Progress agreed engineering actions and initiatives through to implementation. Provide clear technical documentation, recommendations and regular progress updates. Escalate technical risks, constraints, delays or resource requirements early. Contribute to engineering and safety investigations, risk assessments and other site improvement activities. Maintain a strong connection with site stakeholders and develop a thorough understanding of site conditions and operational requirements. Asset Scope The position will provide reliability engineering support across a diverse fixed plant environment, including: Surface crushing and regrind facilities. Crushers and associated crushing equipment. Conveyors and materials handling systems. Screens. Paste plants. Site infrastructure. Underground materials handling systems. Two hoist systems. Hoist winches, cages and skips. Associated fixed plant and materials handling infrastructure. Reliability Engineering The Reliability Engineer will be expected to take ownership of assigned reliability outcomes…