Senior Reliability Engineer

Functional area: Service

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid

Country/Region: AU

City: Lonsdale

Location:

Lonsdale, SA, AU, 5160

Company name: Epiroc Australia Pty Ltd

Date of posting: Jan 14, 2026

Senior Reliability Engineer – Adelaide Based

We are looking for an experienced reliability engineer to step into the role of Senior Reliability Engineer – Mobile Equipment, based at Adelaide.

In this position you will be working closely with our customers to provide reliability support to Epiroc customers.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitating and leading problem solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major downtime events
Evaluating equipment failure modes, using your engineering expertise to develop solutions that eliminate or mitigate defects and potential failures
Reviewing and updating equipment maintenance strategies, including bills of materials, condition monitoring, inspection, and maintenance activities

Provide expert analysis and reporting on equipment performance, identifying trends and delivering actionable recommendations for improvement.
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
Conduct FMEA and risk assessments for preventative maintenance
Develop predictive maintenance strategies using condition monitoring
Track reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR) and drive performance improvements
Support troubleshooting and implement industry best practices
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset reliability and reduce operational risk.
Mentor and guide maintenance teams, offering technical leadership and support for complex reliability challenges.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve reliability issues and align strategies with business objectives.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience required:

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 7+ years’ experience in reliability engineering with significant exposure to mobile plant (HME).
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic reliability programs in a dynamic operational environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in interpreting performance data and driving improvements.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Valid driver’s license.

Added Advantage

Exposure to mobile equipment and condition monitoring systems
Familiarity with SHE standards and reliability tools (FMEA, RCA)
Proficiency in MS Office and Power BI for data analysis and reporting
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future.  Learn more at www.epiroc.com