Are you a data‑driven Reliability Engineer with proven underground mining experience? Join us at Aquila Mine, Anglo American’s high‑performance underground hard coking coal operation in Middlemount, QLD. As Australia’s largest underground coal miner, we are scaling innovation, advancing new technologies, and extending the life of our Capcoal underground operations through to 2030.
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the most technologically progressive underground sites in the country and we are seeking someone who brings hands‑on underground exposure and a passion for driving reliability excellence.
As our Reliability Engineer, you’ll ensure our maintenance systems perform to world‑class standards. You will drive reliability across critical underground equipment to sustain asset performance, reduce downtime, and support cost‑effective operations.
Working closely with the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, your key responsibilities include:
- Leading reliability improvement initiatives across the engineering & maintenance teams
- Analysing asset performance and delivering long‑term improvement strategies
- Reviewing and refining maintenance strategies, with recommendations tailored to underground operations
- Coaching and supporting maintenance personnel to embed best‑practice processes
- Improving equipment availability through Asset Management, Condition Monitoring, Defect Elimination, Root Cause Analysis, and Machine Health Programs
- Actively contributing to ongoing continuous improvement and optimisation projects
- Full-time permanent position based at Aquila Mine, Middlemount
- Monday to Friday staff roster (9-day fortnight available)
- Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Annual Bonus
- Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
- Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
- Relocation Assistance provided
- Discounted gym membership
- Anglo American company benefits
What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you will find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company – and we are still growing all the time.
Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers, and the world at large.
Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we are also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
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Closing Date
18 June 2026
Please note, screening and interview may take place prior to closing date - applications may also close before this date.
Recruitment Agencies
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