Senior Reliability Engineer

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

At Hail Creek, we're on a mission-empowering our people, maximizing our assets, and shaping a brighter future. As a positive force within our communities, we strive to be more than just a mine-we're the Mine of Choice that advances everyday life. Our culture is dynamic, solution-focused, and fast‑paced-where fresh ideas are welcomed and innovation is the everyday standard. No two days are the same, and you'll feel empowered to make real impact from day one.

We're proud to employ over 1,200 dedicated professionals-and now, we're searching for an experienced Senior Reliability Engineer to elevate our high‑performing Engineering Team.

As a key member of our site engineering function-reporting directly to the Superintendent-you'll thrive in a versatile, hands-on position focused on excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. As a leader you'll:

Lead and champion engineering initiatives to drive efficient, reliable asset performance

• Lead analysis of equipment performance, identifying chronic issues, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and manage reliability programs (e.g. condition monitoring, oil analysis, vibration analysis).
• Drive defect elimination processes to reduce equipment downtime and costs.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Provide oversight on failure data, trends, and asset health indicators to recommend proactive actions.
• Present reliability reports, metrics, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement and Projects

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives for equipment reliability and lifecycle costs.
• Support or lead projects related to asset upgrades, reliability improvements, and cost reduction.
• Lead or facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Lead the reliability analysis team.
• Provide expert support to frontline maintenance and operations teams during equipment failures or complex repairs.

You're the ideal candidate if you bring:

• A proven leadership track record, with strong team coordination and stakeholder engagement
• A strong safety-first mindset with personal accountability and dedication to teamwork
• Expertise delivering technical leadership in maintenance environments
• In‑depth knowledge of preventive maintenance strategies and CMMS (SAP preferred)
• Proven experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with assets from manufacturers such as Cummins, Komatsu, Caterpillar, and P&H, which will be highly regarded.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and previous industry experience.
• Familiarity with risk management, safe work processes, and Australian industry standards
• High initiative, adaptability, organization, and ingenuity
• Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

As a proud part of Glencore, we offer stability, industry excellence, and a genuine commitment to our people's growth and wellbeing. You'll also find at Hail Creek:

• Competitive compensation with Lifestyle-benefits
• Work Life balance working a 9-day fortnight - Long weekend every 2 weeks
• Annual short-term performance bonus
• Above-award annual leave entitlements
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave-among Australia's most generous
• Education Assistance to support your career development journey
• Lifestyle flexibility: choose to live locally or stay in our onsite village with stellar facilities - pool, ice bath, 3 x Gyms, Tavern, recreational sports facilities plus much more

Located only about 1.5 hours from Mackay and in the heart of Queensland's Bowen Basin, Hail Creek's central proximity sits within reach of regional hubs such as Rockhampton and Townsville. With a stones throw away from beautiful tropical destinations like Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays-all thanks to our prime location in the basin

At Hail Creek, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit-rewarding accountability, creativity, and leadership. If you're passionate, adaptable, and ready to elevate your career in a vibrant, empowering culture, we want to hear from you

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Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.