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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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: PR-297674

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Corporate recruiter

Wilfred Kochannek

+61 7 3007 7626

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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