Reliability Engineer – Fixed Plant

Evolution Mining

Reliability Engineer improving crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching and tailings assets at Evolution Mining’s Cowal gold operation. Driving maintenance optimisation, asset strategies and continuous improvement.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeWest Wyalong • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Reliability Engineering, focusing on preventive maintenance optimization and defect elimination to enhance equipment performance and reliability. Proficient in analyzing maintenance data and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence in mining and mineral processing.

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Mechanical Engineering DegreeReliability Engineering MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsCMMS Applications ProficiencyContinuous Improvement Mindset

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Hard Skills

Preventive Maintenance OptimizationDefect EliminationCondition MonitoringReliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Data AnalysisTechnical EvaluationEquipment Performance AnalysisAsset Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingPlanningPrioritizationOrganizational SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCMMS ApplicationsDigital Tools for Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

MiningMineral ProcessingHeavy IndustryOperational ExcellenceSafety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve equipment reliability and availability through preventive maintenance optimisation, defect elimination, condition monitoring and reliability centred maintenance (RCM) principles
Analyse failure trends, equipment performance and maintenance data to identify reliability improvement opportunities and influence long-term asset strategies
Support maintenance and operational teams with technical engineering expertise that drives safer and more efficient outcomes
Contribute to engineering projects from concept through technical evaluation and implementation
Build capability across the maintenance team through coaching, technical support and knowledge sharing
Improve reliability, performance and future capability of critical processing assets including crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching and tailings systems
Collaborate across teams to solve complex challenges and deliver lasting operational value

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Experience in maintenance, reliability or asset management within mining, mineral processing or heavy industry
Knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies such as RCA, defect elimination, RCM or FMEA
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret equipment performance and maintenance data
Experience building effective relationships with operations and maintenance stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS applications
Willingness to leverage digital tools to improve decision-making
Continuous improvement mindset and passion for delivering sustainable results
Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
Commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation support
Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
Life insurance and income protection
Employee share scheme
Short and long-term incentives
Referral bonuses
Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
Recognition program
Study assistance
Discounted health insurance
Discounted gym membership
Attractive rosters
Bus transportation to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift
Flexible work options