Reliability Manager

About the role

As the Reliability Manager at Brimble, you will lead a team dedicated to maintaining the reliability and performance of our rail resurfacing machines and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity. Your role will involve implementing strategies to optimise reliability, conducting analysis to identify areas for improvement, and overseeing the execution of maintenance and repair activities.

Reporting to the General Manager Projects Delivery, the key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the reliability and availability of machines and equipment.
• Lead a team responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of equipment to minimise downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
• Conduct reliability analysis and root cause investigations to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritise maintenance activities and ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track reliability metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the implementation of predictive maintenance programs to anticipate and prevent equipment failures.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in all reliability-related activities.

About You

• Relevant qualifications in engineering, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or related field.
• Proven experience in a reliability engineering, maintenance management or similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Hold a current valid Australian Drivers Licence.

About Brimble

We’re proudly 100% Australian-owned, and our technology is custom, developed right here on Australian soil. Underpinned by a strong culture of continuous improvement, Brimble technology has now become industry-leading and is relied on by railway operators coast to coast. 

With over 100 years of combined experience in local rail construction and maintenance, we’ve learned that we are stronger together - passing down everything we know to create a future generation of rail experts and innovators. 

Our people are our lifeblood. We go beyond the call to ensure each, and every member of the Brimble team feels supported, inspired, and cared for above all else. We believe in the power of a good idea and that it can come from anywhere in our organisation. 

At our core, we’re here to be a driving force for the future of rail technology, while always holding true to the values and history that built us – a promise to honour the work of those who laid the tracks for our future.

At Brimble we recognise the benefit of a diverse workforce and foster inclusiveness in all aspects. We are an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from all. 

Apply Now

• Applications close Tuesday 25 June 2024.
• To apply, click on the Apply link.
• Enquiries are welcome by emailing [email protected].

Please note: Applications will be reviewed throughout the application period, and interviews may commence before the application closing deadline.

Thank you for considering Brimble as your next career destination.