Position Description – Reliability & Continuous Improvement SpecialistPosition Title: Reliability & Continuous Improvement Specialist – Mining Location: Pilbara, Western Australia Roster: 8 days on / 6 days off Preferred Location: Western Australia Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract – Initially 6 Months About SecoraSecora is a leading asset management improvement and implementation company, specialising in productivity enhancement and change across complex, asset-intensive industries including mining, resources, energy generation, and defence.We work alongside operational teams to translate reliability, standardised work, and continuous improvement principles into practical, measurable outcomes that improve safety, availability, and productivity.
The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Reliability & Continuous Improvement Specialist to support a Pilbara-based mining operation on an initial 6-month engagement.
This role will work closely with site leadership, maintenance, and operations teams to improve the reliability and performance of assets through structured continuous improvement practices.This is a hands-on, site-based role suited to someone with strong mining experience who can balance analytical rigour with practical, on-the-ground delivery.
Purpose of the RoleThe Reliability & Continuous Improvement Specialist will support site teams to improve asset reliability, reduce variability, and embed standardised work across mining operations.
The role focuses on delivering sustainable improvements through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability-based improvement techniques.
What You'll Do Develop, document, and implement standardised work for operational and maintenance activities.




Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify waste, variability, and performance constraints.
Support reliability improvement initiatives across mining operations.
Work directly with operations and maintenance teams to identify root causes of downtime and inefficiency.
Facilitate observations, workshops, and improvement sessions with frontline crews and supervisors.
Track improvement initiatives and report on outcomes, benefits, and performance metrics.
Prepare clear, concise reports and documentation for site and client stakeholders.
Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, from operators to senior leadership.
What We're Looking For Demonstrated experience in reliability, continuous improvement, or operational excellence roles within mining environments.
Solid exposure to operations & maintenance.
Proven ability to develop and embed standardised work.
Practical working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
High-quality written communication and reporting capability.
Willingness and ability to work on site on an 8/6 roster in the Pilbara.
Essential Experience & Skills Mining industry experience (operations or maintenance).




Experience supporting or leading reliability or continuous improvement initiatives.
Exposure to plant performance, availability, or maintenance.
Solid problem-solving and analytical capability.
Ability to translate improvement frameworks into practical, site-ready solutions.
Desirable Experience & Skills Formal Lean or Six Sigma certification.
Experience with reliability tools such as RCA, Pareto analysis, or failure mode analysis.
Experience working directly with frontline crews and supervisors in operational environments.
Exposure to asset management or maintenance planning functions.
Key Attributes for Success Practical, delivery-focused mindset.
Strong site presence and credibility with operations and maintenance teams.
Ability to build trust quickly in remote and high-risk environments.
Comfortable challenging existing practices constructively.
Robust focus on achieving measurable, sustainable performance improvements.
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📌 Reliability & Continuous Improvement Specialist (Western Australia)
🏢 Secora APII
📍 Western Australia