Introduction

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with a passion for solving problems and improving equipment reliability? Brunel International is seeking a Technical Specialist - Reliability to drive defect elimination, prevent repeat failures, and deliver practical maintenance improvements at a leading PNG gold mine on a FIFO roster. Join a high-performing team and make a real impact on safety, reliability and operational performance.

What are you going to do 

As a Technical Specialist - Reliability, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, analysing, and permanently removing defects that impact safety, reliability, quality, efficiency, and cost across our mobile maintenance operations. You will work closely with supervisors, leading hands, technicians, planners, and supply teams to lead structured failure investigations, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities, and implement effective solutions to enhance equipment performance and maintenance execution.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Identify and eliminate recurring maintenance and reliability defects
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and defect elimination activities
  • Improve maintenance strategies, job plans, and overall equipment performance
  • Review failure data and translate findings into practical, actionable solutions
  • Support critical spares management, master data accuracy, and maintenance system improvements
  • Collaborate closely with frontline crews to remove inefficiencies and improve maintenance execution
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and share learnings across maintenance teams

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements

  • Trade qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent discipline
  • Proven experience in mobile maintenance, asset reliability, or maintenance improvement roles
  • Skilled in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and structured problem-solving methodologies
  • Strong practical troubleshooting and failure investigation skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage teams without direct authority
  • A passion for continuous improvement and defect elimination

What we offer 

Join us for a rewarding role with the following benefits:

  • FIFO position based at a PNG goldmine site
  • Flights, meals, accommodation, individual insurance, and PPE provided
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced maintenance professionals committed to world-class maintenance practices
  • Make a measurable impact on equipment reliability, maintenance performance, and operational outcomes
  • Supportive work environment fostering professional growth and continuous learning

Closing: 20 September 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!