Graduate Reliability Engineer

About the Company

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile.

Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, major infrastructure upgrades, and potential extension of existing mines.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Reliability Engineer to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. This site-based role forms part of the Asset Reliability Team, reports to the Asset Reliability Specialist, and operates on an 8:6 roster.

The graduate program is a structured 24-month rotational program across key fixed plant areas, combining on-the-job experience with formal training to develop core reliability engineering capability, supported by ongoing development opportunities and regular performance reviews.

This is a 24-month contract position with the potential to become a permanent role

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Conducting reliability analysis, including failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Investigating equipment failures and performing root cause analysis to improve reliability outcomes.
• Analysing plant performance data, including downtime and availability, to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Developing and optimising preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and procedures.
• Supporting maintenance planning and system improvements, including equipment data management and spares optimisation.
• Collaborating with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to implement effective reliability initiatives.

About You / Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Exposure to CAD software, drafting tools, and spreadsheet calculation-based software.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Current C-class manual driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work in underground mining environments.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
• Current C-class manual driver’s licence

What's On Offer / Benefits

• What This Role Offers
• Work in a small, close-knit team with direct mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Build hands-on experience across both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Receive structured support for career progression, including chartership.
• Gain broad exposure across a multi-processing plant, including crushing, flotation, and dewatering.
• Develop capability across both legacy and modern plant equipment.

How to Apply

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Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, which may include a medical assessment, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, working rights verification, reference checks, and qualification/licence checks.