Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Join to apply for the Mechanical Reliability Engineer role at Tomago Aluminium About The Role At Tomago Aluminium , we’re committed to building careers that offer both reward and growth. We’re seeking an energetic Mechanical Reliability Engineer to lead reliability and continuous improvement across our department. In this role, you’ll develop, maintain, and enhance strategies that improve reliability, extend asset life, and reduce costs, while driving continuous improvement in maintenance practices. Working closely with maintenance and production teams, you’ll identify issues, implement effective solutions, and support capital planning to ensure long‑term asset performance. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. This is a permanent day‑work position. Principal Accountabilities Provide technical expertise to ensure safe, high‑quality work execution Monitor, analyse, and report on equipment health and performance Lead root cause investigations for major failures and implement corrective actions Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to identify and deliver reliability improvements Own maintenance strategies and ensure statutory compliance Recommend replacement of obsolete or end‑of‑life components to support asset management Prepare capital and major maintenance justifications to deliver cost‑effective solutions Selection Criteria Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent post‑secondary qualification, ideally with experience in reliability engineering Proven experience in maintenance supervision, planning, or reliability improvement within an industrial environment Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated ability to lead teams and achieve results through collaboration Why Tomago Aluminium? Tomago Aluminium is a globally competitive manufacturer of primary aluminium products with a successful safety record and a supportive team culture that work together to continuously improve our safety, environment and operations. Based in the Hunter Region for more than 40 years, we attribute our success to the excellence, knowledge, skills, determination and enthusiasm of our people which makes the business one of the industry’s most dynamic and innovative manufacturers of aluminium. We employ a wide range of modern technologies offering unique experience and skill development. Join the Tomago Aluminium team, with a supportive team culture working together to continuously improve our safety, environment and operations. Benefits Competitive salary, plus bonus opportunity through our Annual Incentive Program Enjoy flexible working options including a 9‑day fortnight 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and 2 weeks for secondary caregivers after 12 months tenure On‑site gym facilities Located just 30 minutes from the Newcastle CBD, close to Maitland, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie Access to Novated Leases Fitness Passport - Corporate Health Service Access to Employee Assistance Program On‑site canteen Free parking All applications must attach a current resume. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Preferred candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of the pre‑employment medical in accordance with our Fitness for Work policy. Please note: The Company is currently consulting with its workforce about the future of its operations. Applicants who proceed to the interview stage will be updated on this. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Mining #J-18808-Ljbffr