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.  

We are looking for a data driven Reliability Engineer to join the team at our Aquila mine site in Middlemount, QLD. Aquila Mine is an underground hard coking coal mine, which will extend the life of Anglo American’s existing Capcoal underground operations til 2030. As the largest underground coal miner in Australia, we are leveraging the innovative work already under way at our existing mine sites and scaling the development of new technologies in our operations.

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.

Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• 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 for major projects.
• Facilitate change within the team, helping and coaching maintenance personnel to improve strategies and eliminate inefficiencies from the maintenance processes.
• Improve asset operational time through Asset Management, Condition Monitoring, Defect Elimination, Root Cause Analysis, Managing Machine Heath Programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Tertiary degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrated reliability or mechanical engineering experience within the mining industry with a focus on Field and Mobile equipment & preventative maintenance

• Full-time permanent position based at Aquila Mine, Middlemount
• Monday to Friday staff roster (9-day fortnight available)
• Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Annual Bonus
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
• Relocation Assistance provided
• Discounted 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

18 February 2026

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

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.