Operational Reliability Engineer

About the Company

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About the Role

This is a highly practical, hands-on role for someone who enjoys working closely with site teams to solve real operational challenges. You won't be sitting behind spreadsheets producing reports all day - you'll be turning data into action, improving maintenance execution, and helping sites achieve measurable reliability outcomes.

You'll play a key role in strengthening maintenance practices, improving asset availability, and embedding a practical, consistent reliability approach across multiple operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering directly with site teams to improve maintenance execution and asset performance
• Analysing asset data and translating insights into practical improvement actions
• Identifying recurring equipment issues and driving structured root cause analysis
• Improving planning and scheduling discipline to enhance maintenance efficiency and work quality
• Supporting implementation of condition-based and predictive maintenance strategies
• Working collaboratively with operations teams to ensure reliability initiatives are effectively executed onsite
• Coaching supervisors and maintenance teams in reliability principles and decision-making
• Contributing to the ongoing development of Emeco's asset performance and work management frameworks

About You / Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience
• Proven experience improving asset performance within mining, heavy mobile equipment, or similar operational environments
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, work management, and execution disciplines
• Ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, and convert findings into practical improvements
• Practical, site-focused mindset with confidence engaging frontline teams and operational leaders
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence outcomes

Additional Requirements

• You must have unrestricted Australian working rights
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening
• Willingness to undergo Federal Police Check if required

Qualifications & Certifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience

What's On Offer / Benefits

• Competitive salary package + 12% super
• Fortnightly pay cycle
• Perth-based corporate role with exposure to major mining operations
• Opportunity to influence and help shape a growing reliability function
• Work within a business focused on practical operational outcomes, continuous improvement, and performance excellence

How to Apply

Click the "Apply Now" button or email your resume directly to: 📧 Katy.Fitzpatrick@Programmed.com.au

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you, if this opportunity is right for you apply today!

To learn more about Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

Consultant

Katy.Fitzpatrick@programmed.com.au

Reference number: 210376375

Profession:

Mining and Resources

Mining - Eng. & Maintenance

Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce

Date posted: 29th Apr, 2026