Emeco is looking for an Operational Reliability Engineer to help lift asset performance across our business. This is not a reporting role. It’s a hands-on position focused on turning data into action, improving maintenance execution, and working directly with site teams to deliver measurable reliability outcomes. You’ll play a key role in strengthening how we plan, execute and sustain maintenance, while helping embed a consistent, practical approach to reliability across multiple operations. Why join Emeco? Competitive remuneration 12% super paid Fortnightly pay Mackay based role with site-based exposure to major mining operations Opportunity to shape and build a growing reliability function Work with a team focused on real operational outcomes, not just reporting What you’ll be doing Work directly with site teams, including attending sites to improve maintenance execution and asset performance Turn data into clear, practical actions that reduce downtime and improve availability Identify and eliminate repeat failures through structured root cause analysis Lift planning and scheduling discipline to improve work quality and efficiency Support the rollout of condition-based and predictive maintenance practices Partner with operations to ensure reliability initiatives are actually executed on the ground Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and trades on reliability thinking and decision-making Contribute to the ongoing development of Emeco’s Work Management and Asset Performance frameworks What we’re looking for Mechanical Engineering degree or similar industry experience Proven experience improving asset performance in mining or heavy mobile equipment environments Strong understanding of maintenance work management, planning and execution Ability to work with data, identify trends, and translate insights into actions Practical, site-focused mindset - comfortable engaging directly with frontline teams Experience with CAT, Hitachi or Liebherr equipment Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a customer environment The opportunity This role is suited to someone who wants to move beyond analysis and into impact. If you’re motivated by improving how maintenance is actually executed - not just measured - and want to play a key role in lifting performance across a national fleet, we’d like to hear from you. How to apply Apply now with your current resume or reach out to Natalie natalie.marley@emecogroup.com for more information.
