Workplace Type: Onsite
Newmont produces metals the world needs – safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.
Boddington is a flagship Newmont gold and copper operation in Western Australia, located about 130 kilometres south-east of Perth and 16 kilometres from the rural town of Boddington. This large open-pit mine is among Australia’s biggest gold producers and in 2021 it became the world’s first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System (driverless haul trucks) – a pioneering step for safety and innovation. As a drive-in, drive-out site, our people can live in the south-west region and enjoy a great work-life balance while working with leading technology. Boddington’s team culture is built on a safety-first mindset and continuous improvement. We operate responsibly and take pride in our community partnerships – including working closely with local Traditional Owners – as we create sustainable value in the region.
Your Role – Reliability Engineer (Shovel Fleet)
Reporting within the Asset Management Mobile Maintenance team, you will be the reliability focal point for Boddington's critical production shovel fleet, comprised predominantly of Caterpillar equipment. This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, availability and lifecycle performance across a fleet that plays a pivotal role in delivering safe and productive mining outcomes.
You will partner closely with maintenance, operations and technical teams to identify failure trends, eliminate repeat defects and optimise maintenance strategies that maximise equipment performance while reducing operating costs. Your work will directly influence fleet availability, operational efficiency and long-term asset value.
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Monitor and analyse the reliability performance of the Caterpillar shovel fleet, identifying emerging risks and improvement opportunities.
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Lead defect elimination initiatives focused on recurring equipment failures and production losses.
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Analyse downtime events, SAP maintenance history and equipment performance data to identify root causes and sustainable corrective actions.
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Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement reliability improvement programs.
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Develop, review and optimise preventative maintenance and RCM-based maintenance strategies.
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Support condition monitoring, component health management and lifecycle asset management activities.
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Produce reliability reports, fleet performance dashboards and KPI analysis for key stakeholders.
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Develop lifecycle cost models and support capital planning decisions for major fleet assets.
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Coach and mentor maintenance and operational personnel in reliability best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
To succeed in this role, you will bring a combination of strong technical capability and practical experience working with large-scale mining equipment, including:
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Degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.
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Demonstrated reliability engineering experience within surface mining or heavy industrial environments.
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Strong understanding of Caterpillar mining shovels and associated excavation systems.
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Experience supporting large mobile mining fleets, ideally including shovels, loaders, haul trucks and ancillary equipment.
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Proven experience applying reliability methodologies including:
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Defect Elimination
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Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
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Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
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Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)
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Condition Monitoring
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Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interrogate SAP and maintenance databases to drive business improvement.
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Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability across operations, maintenance and technical teams.
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Well-developed project management, planning and problem-solving skills.
You are a proactive and data-driven reliability professional who enjoys solving complex equipment challenges. You thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about improving equipment performance, reducing risk and helping teams achieve sustainable operational excellence.
Your ability to translate technical analysis into practical outcomes will make a significant contribution to the ongoing success of Boddington's mining operations.
This position offers the opportunity to work with one of Australia's most technologically advanced mining operations, supporting a world-class fleet of production equipment and autonomous mining technologies. You'll join a high-performing technical team committed to innovation, safety and continuous improvement while benefiting from a roster that supports work-life balance and career development.
At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.
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