Job Description
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Bluewaters Power's commitment is to support our community's transition to a new energy future through secure, low-cost generation as we continue to invest in developing our people and reliable technology.
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As the Reliability Engineer, you will join a dedicated and supportive Engineering team, playing a critical role in improving asset performance through reliability engineering, maintenance optimisation and SAP asset data governance. Working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Technical & Planning and Project teams, you will deliver engineering solutions that improve equipment reliability and support efficient plant operations.
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This role is based in Collie, in WA's South West, surrounded by the picturesque jarrah forests, rolling hills and farmlands, and just a 45-minute drive from the beautiful beaches and coastal city of Bunbury.
As the Reliability Engineer, you will: n
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Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve plant performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
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Apply reliability engineering methodologies including Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
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Analyse equipment performance, maintenance history and failure trends to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
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Optimise preventative and predictive maintenance strategies based on asset criticality and operational performance.
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Manage and maintain SAP asset structures, including equipment masters, functional locations, Bills of Materials (BOMs), task lists and maintenance plans.
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Ensure SAP asset data remains accurate, consistent and aligned with engineering documentation and plant configuration.
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Support capital projects,



commissioning and asset handover by ensuring asset data and maintenance strategies are established before operational handover.
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Develop reliability and asset performance reporting to support engineering decision-making and continuous improvement.
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Work collaboratively with Engineering, Maintenance and Technical & Planning teams to improve maintenance effectiveness and asset lifecycle performance.
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What you'll bring: n
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Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline.
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Experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering or asset management within heavy industry.
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Strong working knowledge of SAP and asset management systems.
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Experience applying reliability methodologies such as RCM, RCA and FMECA.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Desirable but not essential: n
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Experience within power generation, mining, oil and gas, utilities or similar heavy industry.
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Knowledge of asset management frameworks, including ISO *****.
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Experience supporting capital projects, commissioning and asset lifecycle management.
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Exposure to predictive maintenance, condition monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
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What we can offer you: n
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Annual bonus scheme.
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Optional RDO scheme (one extra day off per fortnight).
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Novated leasing and salary continuance insurance.
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Regular team events,



wellbeing initiatives and a bit of fun along the way.
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Working with Bluewaters n
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. In line with our commitment to supporting our community's transition to a new energy future, our SPARK Objective and Career development Program, together with LinkedIn Learning, support the ongoing growth and development of our people.
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You'll enjoy flexible work arrangements, an optional RDO scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall wellbeing. Our Reward and Recognition Program and Competitive Incentive Scheme recognise and celebrate the contributions of our employees.
Our recruitment process n
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and police clearance.
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By providing your personal and sensitive information, you consent to Bluewaters collecting, using and disclosing your information for recruitment purposes, including:
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Providing information to our psychometric testing provider.
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Contacting your nominated referees.
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Further information is available in our Candidate Personal Data Collection Notice:
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Bluewaters is committed to investing in our people and our environment to create a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations Peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all genders, neurodiverse individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of all ages, and those with intersecting or multiple diverse characteristics.
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📌 Reliability Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 Bluewaters Power
📍 Western Australia