Reliability Engineer

Lead reliability improvements with us!

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in Northwest Queensland and Western Australia.

We are looking for a Reliability Engineer to join the team at Aquila in Middlemount, Qld. Aquila Mine is an underground hard steel making coal mine, which is planned to be in operation until 2030.

As the Reliability Engineer you will be the site principal advisor on defect elimination, asset health, asset tactics and reliability matters.

The Reliability Engineer monitors maintenance systems and standards in order for the Engineering and Maintenance Department to predictably deliver and sustain the required asset performance and cost objectives. The Reliability Engineer contributes to the Department’s strategic objectives as the principal advisor on equipment reliability. The key areas of focus for the Reliability Engineer are Defect Elimination, Asset Tactics, Business Improvement, Asset Condition and Health Monitoring, Financial Decision Making, and Operational Readiness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading reliability improvement in the engineering and maintenance team. You will analyse the performance of all operating assets and deliver long term asset improvement.
• Be accountable for reviewing the maintenance strategies, recommending modifications, and supporting the maintenance team as required.
• Facilitate change within the team, helping and coaching maintenance personnel to improve strategies and eliminate inefficiencies from maintenance processes.
• Improve asset operational time through, through but not limited to Asset Management, Condition Monitoring, Defect Elimination, Root Cause Analysis, Managing Machine Health Programs.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain engineering and maintenance reporting dashboards, and analysis to monitor asset performance and asset health.
• Support and implement defect elimination / reliability engineering programs.
• Coordinate with Engineering teams and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in engagement on defects, failures and service strategies to prevent reoccurrence.
• Support and implement strategy life cycle review for critical assets.

• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualifications and or tertiary qualification in relevant engineering discipline eg Reliability / Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Condition Monitoring / Asset Management.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to a team of professionals to deliver against set targets.
• Track record in developing continuous improvement programs.
• In depth knowledge of Maintenance systems, failure analysis, and asset health system development.
• A high level of planning and problem solving ability.
• An understanding of key safety risks and ways to mitigate these.
• Strong stakeholder engagement.
• CMMS experience desirable (SAP highly regarded).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with UG equipment.

• Full-time permanent position based at Aquila Mine, Middlemount
• Monday to Friday staff roster- Possibility of flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary & annual bonus + 12% Superannuation
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
• Relocation Assistance provided
• Free gym membership
• Anglo American company benefits

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you will find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company – and we are still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers, and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we are also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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Closing Date

06 July 2025

Please note, screening and interview may take place prior to closing date - applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

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