Job Description
Immediate Start: Reliability Engineer – FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville
n We're looking for a skilled Reliability Engineer with Fixed Plant and Equipment experience to join a dynamic site team on an initial short term FIFO contract.
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Roster - mixture of 4/3 and 8/6 with 12 hours per day
n FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville
n Immediate start – potential for extension
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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We are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer with extensive Fixed Plant and Equipment experience for an up-and-coming assignment in QLD. Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, executing projects to enhance operational efficiencies and equipping teams to deliver sustainable high-performance results will be part of your key deliverables. With a drive for continuous improvement and innovation, you will provide direction and governance over maintenance strategies and asset health condition monitoring.
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We are seeking an exceptional Reliability Engineer with deep expertise in mobile plant equipment and a robust background in RCM‐based, cost‐driven asset strategy development, FMEA, and maintenance optimisation.
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You will play a critical role in improving the reliability and lifecycle performance of heavy mobile equipment across a world‐class underground mining operation, including exposure to typical underground mobile fleets such as trucks, loaders, development and production drills, charge‐up and bolting equipment, utility vehicles, and associated support machinery.
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This role requires hands‐on experience with Isograph Availability Workbench (AWB), specifically the RCMCost module, to build, optimise, and validate maintenance strategies for mobile fleets.
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Key Skills
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Facilitate RCM workshops for mobile plant and develop structured, cost‐optimised maintenance strategies using RCMCost.
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Lead and execute FMEA and RCFA investigations to deliver robust corrective and preventive actions.
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Identify mobile equipment failure modes, degradation mechanisms, and systemic reliability issues across diverse fleet categories.
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Build, validate, and optimise asset strategies using Isograph AWB (RCMCost), including cost modelling, task selection, and lifecycle strategy validation.
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Conduct risk assessments aligned with operational, safety, and financial objectives.
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Develop proactive maintenance tasks, work instructions, and standardised procedures that support fleet reliability and execution consistency.
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Write, review, and optimise technical procedures for mobile plant maintenance.
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Experience
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Minimum 10 years of reliability engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on Fixed Plant and Equipment in mining or heavy industry.
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Demonstrated experience developing asset strategies using RCMCost, including cost benefit analysis of maintenance tasks.
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Extensive experience facilitating RCM and FMEA for mobile fleets (haul trucks, loaders, dozers, graders, drills, etc.).
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Proven ability to embed RCM/RCFA methodologies into structured reliability programs.
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Strong background in mobile plant systems: engines, drivetrains, hydraulics, electrical systems, and onboard monitoring.
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Experience with reliability analytics tools and mobile fleet health monitoring systems.
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Exposure to mining operations, fleet performance metrics, and maintenance best practices.
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Qualifications
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Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics) or Trade qualification with >10 years of hands‐on Fixed Plant and Equipment.
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Formal training and certification in Reliability Engineering methodologies.
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Australian Work Rights - Birth Certificate, Passport and/or valid Visa.
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BENEFITS
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A very competitive remuneration package and weekly pays
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Additional further opportunities within CPFS_AUS
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Superannuation paid on all hours worked
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Technical Support and ongoing development opportunities
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📌 Reliability Engineer - Fixed Plant (Queensland)
🏢 Capital PFS Australia
📍 Queensland