Introduction

On behalf of our client, a leading Tier 1 Mining Company, Brunel is presently sourcing a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to support the development and implementation of maintenance strategies, conduct investigations and assist with reliability projects. This will be a casual contract on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth.

About this role

  • Developing Failure Modes and Effects Symptoms Analysis (FMESA) and maintenance strategies for all assets
  • Assist Engineers in performing Critical Spares Reviews and developing Bill of Materials (BOMs) for Assets
  • Conduct 5 Why investigations and manage Defect Elimination Portal (DEP) reporting requirements to identify and address root causes of reliability issues
  • Review and improve Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and Safe Work Instructions (SWI) for maintenance tasks
  • Initiate, execute and deliver a Reliability Project as part of the Identify then Rectify (ITR) or Risk reduction Activity (RRA) program
  • Support Engineers in managing reliability initiatives aligned with Strategic Business Objectives, such as Improvement to Reliability (ITR), Reliability Risk Assessment (RRA), and Business Improvement (BI)
  • Provide engineering advice and direction for shutdown and weekly maintenance
  • Assist Reliability Specialists with improvement projects and maintenance support

Is this you?

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering OR a Mechanical Engineering Trade
  • Extensive experience leading workstream and growing influence
  • Previous mine-site experience
  • Confident analytical skills and ability to provide engineering support
  • Effective communication skills and capability to work collaboratively with various teams
  • Proficiency in MS Office Site and MS Project is essential

What we offer 

  • Attractive negotiable hourly rate!
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net / Mb 0413 434 050

Closing: 23 January 2026

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