HME Reliability Engineer
Location: WA Mine Site (FIFO from Perth)
Roster: 4 days on, 3 days off (Mon–Thu, 12-hour shifts)
Start Date: October 2025 - 26th February 2026 (Potential to redeploy across the assets team)
Rate: $90-$110/hr + Super
Engagement: Pty Ltd or PAYG

What's in it for you

• Short term contract work to get you over the quiet Christmas period
• Decent camp facilities - village close to airport and short commute to site
• Salary sacrifice and novated leasing options
• Networking opportunities through NES Fircroft
• Perth-based contractor and payroll support
• Option to contract Pty Ltd or PAYG.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Work on a high-tech mine site with leading HME fleet

About the role
We’re seeking a Reliability Engineer to cover leave on an initial 4-month contract, supporting the reliability performance of a diverse Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) fleet, including Hitachi and CAT assets. This is a BAU-focused role, with potential redeployment into broader asset management functions depending on site needs.
You’ll be joining a collaborative team and will receive a full context briefing prior to commencement.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze reliability performance of HME fleets
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain equipment health strategies using RCM, FMEA, and condition monitoring
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and OEMs to improve equipment availability
• Drive improvements in MTBF and reductions in MTTR
• Optimize preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
• Prepare and present reliability reports and KPIs
• Support reliability systems (e.g., SAP, AMT)
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and legislative standards

Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mining or heavy industry, focused on HME reliability
• Strong knowledge of mobile equipment systems (engines, hydraulics, powertrain, electrical)
• Proven RCFA and reliability improvement experience
• Familiarity with RCM, FMEA, Weibull analysis, and condition monitoring
• Proficiency in SAP or similar CMMS tools
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Safety-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
• Reliability certifications (e.g., CMRP, CRL) are a plus

Ready to start ASAP?
Submit your CV today – interviews and onboarding are moving quickly. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and Australian working rights are essential.

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