Reliability Engineer (Whyalla)

About The Role 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 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. 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 Responsibilities
- Analyzing asset performance data to identify failure modes and trends
- Leading root cause investigations and driving defect elimination
- Developing and optimizing maintenance strategies (RCM, FMEA, PM optimisation)
- Supporting shutdown planning and execution with reliability‑driven scopesInfluencing capital and maintenance decisions through risk‑based recommendations Employee Benefits
- 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.
- Company superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
- Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees 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) provides discounts on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation, and more.
- Corporate rates for private health insurance through Nib Health Insurance. About You You are 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. Qualifications
- A tertiary qualification in Engineering and 35 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. Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities are encouraged to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and cutting-edge steel solutions for Australia’s tomorrow. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rhk1s