Maintenance Strategy Governance Specialist | Adelaide

About BHP At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. About MECoE BHP’s Maintenance and Engineering Centre of Excellence (MECoE) is a global hub of technical expertise focused on delivering world‑class maintenance and reliability outcomes across our operations. As Part of MECoE, You Will
- Apply advanced reliability engineering practices at scale
- Leverage data, analytics, and contemporary tools to solve complex asset problems
- Influence maintenance strategy across a global portfolio
- Drive measurable improvements in asset performance and cost The Role This role is based in Adelaide, with occasional site travel supported by modern remote collaboration tools. Key Responsibilities
- Perform asset criticality assessments to prioritise maintenance focus
- Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) and reliability studies
- Develop and optimise maintenance strategies to reduce failure risk and improve uptime
- Drive initiatives to optimise maintenance lifecycle cost (LCC)
- Analyse failure data and lead RCA investigations
- Conduct risk assessments to support safe and reliable operations
- Deploy maintenance strategies in SAP (CMMS)
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and OEMs to improve equipment performance About You You are a technically strong Mechanical Reliability Engineer who combines analytical thinking with practical experience in fixed plant environments. Your Background Includes
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Experience in fixed plant reliability within mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry
- Strong understanding of fixed plant mechanical systems You Bring
- Proven experience in Reliability engineering (RCA, FMEA, RCM)
- Proven experience in Defect elimination and continuous improvement
- Proven experience in Maintenance strategy development and optimisation
- Ability to interpret and utilise condition monitoring and failure data
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven mindset
- Experience influencing stakeholders and driving change across multidisciplinary teams Technical Capability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis
- Experience with CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
- Exposure to Asset Performance Management (APM) tools (desirable)
- Familiarity with condition monitoring techniques (vibration, thermography, oil analysis) (desirable) Personal Qualities
- Outcome‑focused with a passion for improving asset performance
- Strong communicator able to translate technical insights into actionable outcomes
- Collaborative team player who supports a diverse and inclusive culture
- Self‑driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities Location & Work Environment
- Adelaide‑based role with flexible working arrangements
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Occasional site travel within South Australia
- Supported by leading digital tools and systems Our Process and EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace. We comply with the BHP Charter Values and use a fair, equitable and accessible recruitment process. For applicants with a disability, we are willing to adjust our process to make it equitable for individual situations. For more information or to discuss accommodations, email . #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsjvp