Electrical Asset Strategist

We specialize in converting waste into valuable resources and renewable energy. Our mission is to be recognized by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company, boasting industry-leading Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance.

This Electrical Reliability Engineer role involves providing engineering and technical support for the development of plant and equipment compliance and optimization strategies. The successful candidate will be involved in ongoing development and implementation of asset integrity processes and systems, ensuring correct maintenance and suitability of assets for safe and optimized operation, and identifying opportunities for standardization and continuous improvement of those processes.

• Ensure all maintenance and reliability activities comply with industry regulations and safety standards.
  
• Provide technical support to develop and introduce ongoing reliability improvements and fit-for-purpose asset integrity strategies while maintaining safety, business standards, and compliance.
  
• Regularly assess the health and condition of critical assets by analyzing data from various monitoring systems to identify potential issues or failures.
  
• Conduct failure mode analysis to understand how assets might fail and what the consequences could be. This includes identifying critical failure modes and their impact on operations.
  
• Investigate equipment failures using RCA techniques like the 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to determine the underlying causes and develop strategies to prevent recurrences.
  
• Monitor asset conditions and performance through various technologies and sensors, interpreting data to make informed maintenance decisions.
  
• Continuously seek ways to improve asset reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance overall asset performance, including preventative, proactive, and reliability-based maintenance, repair, and replacement strategies.
  
• Lead or contribute to reliability improvement projects and initiatives, managing resources, timelines, and budgets effectively.
  
• Ensure asset reliability activities align with environmental sustainability goals, including energy efficiency and emissions reduction.
  
• Collaborate with other departments, such as operations, engineering, and procurement, to ensure that asset reliability goals align with overall organizational objectives.
  
• Keep stakeholders informed of internal/industry best practice solutions and opportunities.
  
• Maintain advanced knowledge (Subject Matter Expert) of fixed plant and equipment management systems and processes to support fixed plant and equipment business personnel.
  

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or associated fields required.
  
• Industry-related work experience preferably in waste management, resource recovery, or manufacturing industry.
  
• A Chartered Engineer with IE Australia (or eligible for chartered status).
  
• Ability to independently evaluate, select, and apply applicable engineering techniques and procedures in conjunction with relevant Australian Standards.
  
• Experience developing and managing a reliability program for electrical equipment.
  
• Managing stakeholders from different functions or in-line roles.
  
• Compliance with hazardous areas/zones, safety processes in a heavy industry environment.
  
• Experience in condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
  
• Experience in conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and using risk management tools and techniques (C&E Analysis, FMEA, and Risk Rating).
  
• SCADA/DCS PLC control systems, control philosophy, alarm management.
  
• Functional specification development, instrumentation & control equipment selection experience.
  
• Team member experience in HAZOP/CHAZOP reviews.
  
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements related to asset reliability and maintenance.
  
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.
  
• Understanding asset management principles, including ISO 55000 standards.
  

• Competitive salary package.
  
• Career development opportunities.
  
• Paid parental leave.
  
• Great company benefits: annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts, and more.
  

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks, including but not limited to criminal history, medicals, drug and alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licenses, and right-to-work status. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences, and cultural backgrounds.