Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and capable Reliability & Asset Management Specialist to join our team at Yarrabee Mine, near Blackwater, QLD (two hours’ drive west of Rockhampton).

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Reliability & Planning Superintendent, the successful candidate will bring substantial experience in mining and infrastructure asset management, maintenance strategy development, and reliability engineering, together with demonstrated capability to embed disciplined asset management practices across the operation. Assisting in the development, review, and optimisation of maintenance strategies for site’s assets using reliability principles, ensuring alignment with required asset performance, risk, and lifecycle objectives. Drive reliability improvement through RCFA, defect elimination, condition monitoring, performance analysis and parts strategy for critical assets. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing asset performance, reducing waste, and lowering cost. Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership in the field, regular engagement with teams, and reinforcement of compliance with legislative requirements and company standards, including support for incident investigations.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualifications - Engineering Degree or Diploma, or a strong trade background, together with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in reliability, asset management, or maintenance engineering within a mining environment.
• Strong understanding of asset management, maintenance strategy, and reliability improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Demonstrated experience in the application of RCM, FMEA, RCFA, and defect elimination practices.
• Sound knowledge of fixed coal handling plants, HME mining fleets, and the interrelationship between operational and maintenance processes.
• Deep understanding of computerised maintenance management systems, with SAP experience essential.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in budgeting, cost management, and resource planning within a maintenance or reliability function.
• Sound understanding of risk management, safety systems, and Queensland Coal Mining Legislation.
• Effective planning and organising skills with the ability to identify, lead and implement simultaneous improvement initiatives.
• Strong document management and technical reporting capability.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants