Asset Reliability Engineer

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT IMC

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal (IMC) produces premium-quality, hard coking coal for steelmaking, which is transported within Australia and around the world. We operate two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Education assistance up to $8000 per year
• Flexible work options include working from home and flexible hours

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent Full-Time Monday-Friday position based at the Appin mine which is near the coastal city of Wollongong, NSW and approximately 75 kilometres southwest of Sydney.

As the Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support and expertise for asset management and reliability at our Appin sites, while supporting compliance to the South32 Asset Management Standards.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Use condition monitoring and operational data to predict equipment failures, proactively implement measures, and analyse delay data adhering to defect elimination processes to improve asset reliability
• Provide technical input into equipment purchase and overhaul specifications to address known and potential failure modes
• Develop and maintain equipment asset management plans (AMP) to ensure lifecycle requirements are known and accurate
• Develop, implement, monitor, and improve preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal equipment performance and resource utilisation

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Prior experience in a similar role within the Resources or Heavy Industry (Underground Mining highly desirable)
• Knowledge of defect elimination processes and predictive maintenance technologies and methodologies
• Analytical capabilities with skills in reliability modelling and analysis tools
• Exposure to CMMS operation and master data management (1SAP Preferred)
• Excellent communication skills that allow you to collaborate effectively and influence across various levels of the organisation

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Bachelors preferred) 
• Current Valid Drivers Licence

Are you interested in this role but currently not located in Wollongong? Please don't let that discourage you. South32 is willing to offer relocation assistance for you and your family. 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Wednesday 7th February 2024.