Reliability Engineer, Mechanical

Reliability Engineer - Mechanical

Are you ready to make a real impact on asset performance and reliability in a heavy industrial environment? At OneSteel Manufacturing Whyalla Steelworks, we’re looking for a motivated Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join our Central Engineering team. This role is central to ensuring safe, efficient operations and driving proactive maintenance strategies that keep our plant running at its best.

Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About the Role

As a Reliability Engineer, you’ll be responsible for improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and embedding reliability principles across the site. You’ll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Condition Monitoring teams to deliver technical insights and practical solutions.
Key aspects of the role include:
•    Analysing asset performance data to identify failure modes and trends
•    Leading root cause investigations and driving defect elimination
•    Developing and optimising maintenance strategies (RCM, FMEA, PM optimisation)
•    Supporting shutdown planning and execution with reliability-driven scopes
•    Influencing capital and maintenance decisions through risk-based recommendations

About You

You’re an Engineer with a passion for reliability and a track record of improving asset performance in heavy industry. You combine technical expertise with strong communication skills and thrive in cross-functional environments.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
•    A tertiary qualification in Engineering and 3–5 years’ reliability experience
•    Hands-on knowledge of RCA, FMEA, RCM, and criticality analysis
•    Ability to interpret condition monitoring data (vibration, thermography, lubrication, NDT)
•    Strong problem-solving skills with a safety-first mindset
•    Proficiency in SAP and MS Office, with the ability to manage competing priorities

About Us

OneSteel Manufacturing operates a mining and steel manufacturing business. As Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products we provide solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. With State and Federal Government investment, the Whyalla Mining and Steel Manufacturing assets form part of the sovereign security of Australia’s manufacturing sector.

Why work here

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

How to Apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.
It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.
 
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