[Urgent Search] HME Reliability Engineer

6 days ago

Bunbury, Australia NES Fircroft Full time

Overview

HME Reliability Engineer
Location: WA Mine Site (FIFO from Perth)
Roster: 4 days on, 3 days off (Mon–Thu, 12-hour shifts)
Start Date: October 2025 - 26 February 2026 (Potential to redeploy across the assets team)
Rate: $90-$110/hr + Super
Engagement: Pty Ltd or PAYG

What's in it for you

- Short term contract work to get you over the quiet Christmas period
- Decent camp facilities - village close to airport and short commute to site
- Salary sacrifice and novated leasing options
- Networking opportunities through NES Fircroft
- Perth-based contractor and payroll support
- Option to contract Pty Ltd or PAYG
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Work on a high-tech mine site with leading HME fleet

About the role

We’re seeking a Reliability Engineer to cover leave on an initial 4-month contract, supporting the reliability performance of a diverse Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) fleet, including Hitachi and CAT assets. This is a BAU-focused role, with potential redeployment into broader asset management functions depending on site needs.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team and will receive a full context briefing prior to commencement.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor and analyze reliability performance of HME fleets
- Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions
- Develop and maintain equipment health strategies using RCM, FMEA, and condition monitoring
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and OEMs to improve equipment availability
- Drive improvements in MTBF and reductions in MTTR
- Optimize preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
- Prepare and present reliability reports and KPIs
- Support reliability systems (e.g., SAP, AMT)
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and legislative standards

Skills & experience

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in mining or heavy industry, focused on HME reliability
- Strong knowledge of mobile equipment systems (engines, hydraulics, powertrain, electrical)
- Proven RCFA and reliability improvement experience
- Familiarity with RCM, FMEA, Weibull analysis, and condition monitoring
- Proficiency in SAP or similar CMMS tools
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Safety-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
- Reliability certifications (e.g., CMRP, CRL) are a plus

Ready to start ASAP?

Submit your CV today – interviews and onboarding are moving quickly. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and Australian working rights are essential.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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