At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive improvements in electrical reliability and asset performance for draglines and shovels.
- Company: Join a leading mining operation with the largest fleet of draglines in Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on fleet reliability and be part of an exciting industry.
- Qualifications: Electrical Engineering degree or diploma with 5+ years in reliability or asset management.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
About the role:
Blackwater Mine operates the largest fleet of draglines on a single site in Australia, with seven draglines and two electric shovels. The Senior Reliability Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical) is based in Blackwater and reports to the Superintendent Reliability and Strategy. This role is accountable for the electrical reliability performance, asset strategy and continuous improvement of our draglines and shovels. The successful candidate will drive sustainable improvements in fleet reliability, increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), optimise maintenance strategies and deliver asset performance improvements across the operation.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic electrical reliability engineer who is passionate about improving asset performance and delivering world-class reliability outcomes across one of the most exciting electric rope machine fleets in the mining industry.
What you will bring:
- Extensive experience with draglines and shovels, supported by an electrical reliability engineering background.
- Strong technical knowledge of high-voltage systems, AC/DC motors and generators, variable speed drive and control systems, electrical protection systems, switchgear and PLC.
- Exposure to high-voltage statutory requirements.
- Ability to develop, review, and optimise maintenance and asset strategies to improve fleet reliability, availability and performance.
- Proven capability to identify, evaluate, and implement industry and technological advancements that drive reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, maintenance optimisation, shutdown planning, budgeting, and cost-effective reliability improvement programs.
- Demonstrated expertise in improving MTBF, availability, First Failure After Service (FFAS), and operational readiness through defect elimination, trend analysis, and proactive reliability practices.
- Strong facilitation and leadership skills in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), failure investigations, and the implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
- Excellent technical reporting, documentation, and asset management capabilities.
- Experience with SAP, AMT, Power BI, GE APM, or other asset management and reliability platforms.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with maintenance and operational teams to improve fleet performance and support business objectives.
- Sound understanding of risk management, safety systems, and Queensland coal mining legislation.
Key Qualifications:
- Electrical Engineering degree or diploma, or a strong trade background, combined with a minimum of five years' experience in reliability, asset management, or maintenance engineering within mining, aviation or heavy industry environment.
- Experience working with electric draglines, electric shovels, or other large-scale field equipment, supported by strong knowledge of heavy mining equipment and maintenance practices.
Reliability Engineer | Electrical | Senior in Blackwater employer: Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and innovation in the mining sector. Located at the Daunia mine, employees benefit from a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth through continuous improvement initiatives and cutting-edge technology. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on achieving production targets, Whitehaven Coal provides a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
