Position: Senior Reliability Engineer / Project Manager – Fixed PlantEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: Perth, AustraliaOpen To: Local candidates only
This role will be a key client-facing position and requires someone who is comfortable building trusted relationships with maintenance, reliability, engineering, and operations teams.Technical BackgroundReliability Engineering experience within mining or heavy industry.Fixed plant experience (essential).Experience with transfer stations, chutes, wear management, materials handling, or conveyor systems (highly desirable).Experience managing engineering and site-based projects.Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), reliability improvement, and maintenance strategies.Ability to review operational issues and develop practical engineering solutions.Personality & Behavioural ProfileHigh D (DISC)Takes ownership and accountability.Makes decisions and drives outcomes.Comfortable leading discussions with clients and internal teams.Proactive when problems arise.Moderate to High I (DISC)Strong communication skills.Builds relationships naturally.Comfortable presenting ideas and influencing clients.Develops trust quickly with stakeholders.Low BureaucracySolution-focused rather than process-focused.Pragmatic and commercially minded.Able to work through ambiguity and changing priorities.What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate:Walks into a client site and identifies opportunities and challenges.Understands the client's operational requirements.Develops practical and commercially viable solutions.Manages projects through engineering, quotation, execution, and close-out.Becomes a trusted advisor rather than simply a supplier.Key Characteristics
✔ Accountable and takes ownership✔ Thinks outside the box✔ Solution-driven mindset✔ Robust client relationship skills✔ Commercially aware✔ Comfortable interacting with customers✔ Calm under pressure✔ Practical problem solver✔ Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously✔ Self-motivated and proactive