Reliability Engineer

Abra Mining Pty Limited (Administrator’s Appointed) is seeking a Reliability Engineerfor a full-time position with the company based at our Abra Mine.
 
Abra is located approximately 220km north of Meekatharra, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The mine represents one of the world’s cleanest and largest standalone lead-silver projects capable of producing “Metal in concentrate” of between 90 – 100ktpa lead and 600 – 800kozs silver per year.

The Abra Mineral Resource geologically consists of multiple mineralised zones predominately consisting of an upper over-laying sediment bound Apron zone that sits above an underlying hydrothermal feeder system called the Core zone.

The most recent LOM plan (1.5Mtpa) based on the MRE2023, grade control model updates and ore mined to date contains 16.3Mt @ 6.9% Pb indicating a mine life of 10+ years.

The Abra Mine construction and commissioning was completed in late 2022 and production ramp up took place during 2023, the mine has now reached steady state production volumes.

The underground ore mined is processed through a conventional processing plant, to produce a high-grade lead-silver concentrate that is exported via the Geraldton Port.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Reliability Engineer will be involved in all aspects of asset management, safely prioritising maintenance and reliability techniques to enhance asset availability while reducing overall costs.

In addition, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and analysis of equipment defects and maintenance downtime to define department priorities and metrics;
• Reporting monthly equipment performance metrics, highlighting key downtime causes;
• Developing and optimising asset maintenance & reliability tactics, strategies and procedures;
• Providing technical guidance to maintenance teams;
• Providing input into the development of the capital and operational budget;
• Establishing maintenance standards and frequencies for plant assets;
• Defining technical quality standards for maintenance activities and development of work instruction content.
• Lead Reliability-centred maintenance best practice through the application of Defect Elimination processes, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys and Failure Mode Effect Cause Analysis;
• Analysis of process data to identify trends and areas for improvement; and
• Continuously seeking out and implementing new technologies and methodologies to improve equipment reliability and runtime.

You are an experienced and diligent professional with a strong focus on safety. You have a solid understanding of maintenance philosophies, strategies, and processes that you can draw on to develop effective reliability frameworks and programs. As a collaborative and reliable employee, you will foster close working relationships with all stakeholders, and be able to demonstrate your excellent communication and collaboration skills.

In addition, you will have

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Driver's License
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role, with operational knowledge of mineral processing equipment being highly desirable
• Experience with operating CMMS. Proficiency in PRONTO maintenance components preferable.

• FIFO 8:6 roster ex Perth, 1.5 hours direct to site.
• DIDO ex Meekatharra and surrounds.
• New camp, with a sports court and a fully equipped gym.
• Each camp room has its own ensuite.
• Work alongside a collaborative inclusive team.
• EAP support provided.
• Stability with a projected 10 + year mine life.

If you are ready to be part of the Abra base metals project, which is set to be one of the world’s biggest primary lead mines upon reaching full production, APPLY NOW! Indicate your interest by submitting a cover letter outlining how your experience fits with the requirements of this role and a current resume via the SEEK “apply” button.

UNSOLICITED AND AGENCY REFERRALS ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
Additional information

• Small company, part of a small team, growth opportunity
• Unique, new mine, High grade, clean product, large lead producer
• Family friendly 8/6 Roster; 10+ Year Projected Minelife