Reliability Engineer Mechanical

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MTW is currently seeking an experienced and driven Reliability Engineer (Mechanical) to join the Maintenance team on a fulltime basis. Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator - Infrastructure, you will be a part of a dynamic and motivated team.

• Great employee benefits including monthlyRDO's
• Be part of a leading safety culture
• Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is one of the largest open pit operations in the area. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both draglines and load haul systems as the current and preferred mining method. Our site operates continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has a long and proud history, employing approximately 1400 people from local and surrounding communities, who are our most valuable asset.

The primary responsibility for this role is to deliver optimum infrastructure at minimum cost.The role will also require you to:
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve safety, reliability and reduce costs;
• Optimize maintenance strategies and tactics;
• Collaborate closely with the maintenance and planning teams to implement and generate continuous improvement initiatives;
• Scope, design and implement site engineering projects;
• Support in maintaining statutory compliance including incident investigation process, risk management and documents management;
• Conduct failure analysis on downtime and critical component failures.

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and foster a ‘One Team’ culture along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and/or Mechanical Trade with extensive OEM/Mining operational experience;
• A minimum of 5+ years experience working with open cut mining infrastructure;
• Experience in leading and defining maintenance strategies and tactics;
• Ability to work autonomously and within a large team environment;
• Experienced in life cycle modelling, financial analysis, and financial justification;
• Experience in Risk Management and Document Management;
• Detailed knowledge of CMMS systems, with specific knowledge of SAP;
• Proficient in conducting statistical analysis downtime data and CMMS data;
• Experience in Project Management;
• Condition monitoring, FMECA and RCA experience is advantageous but not required.

We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles.

• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants.
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family.
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications.
• Monthly RDO's (x10)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period.
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifices options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

Applications Close: Wednesday 26 June 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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