- Site Based – Jacinth Ambrosia – South Australia
- 8:6 FIFO Roster
- Permanent Position
lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses.
Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.
About Jacinth-Ambrosia
Jacinth-Ambrosia is located 270 kilometres north of the Port of Thevenard, near Ceduna. It is the world’s largest source of zircon, and a Tier 1 deposit with extensive reserves. It is the first mining development in a mixed-use regional reserve – the Yellabina Regional Reserve – in South Australia, with the operation demonstrating a commitment to high environmental standards and progressive land rehabilitation. Jacinth-Ambrosia site has a fully equipped modern camp with facilities including a gym, pool, sports courts, recreation rooms, Wi-Fi and Foxtel.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join the Engineering team at Jacinth-Ambrosia
This permanent position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to contribute to value optimisation throughout the project lifecycle. The role is accountable for creating and maintaining “A Centre of Expertise” role in Asset management.
Reporting directly to the Principle Mechanical Engineer, the main responsibilities of this role include:
- Manage the collection and analysis of downtime data
- Facilitate proactive maintenance program by applying Reliability Engineering tools Including Failure Mode Effect & Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Why’s Analysis, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) & defect eliminations
- Minimise production downtime by investigating failure events and perform detailed analysis on plant & equipment availability, reliability & maintainability to identify and rectify equipment and operational defects
- Maximise the profitability of the operations by optimising high cost maintenance processes
- Review asset maintenance strategies & oversee maintenance strategy, development & optimisation
- Development and implementation of Asset management and Asset Integrity standards and processes and leading the way in implementing these on sites
- Technical support in solving complex plant problems affecting asset performance
About you
To be successful for this role, you will have:
- Engineering degree or similar discipline
- Previous demonstrated experience in a mining or processing environment
- High level attention to detail
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and team engagement
- A high level of proficiency with Excel and other software packages including SAP would be highly regarded
Our offer to you
- Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture
- Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures
- Company share matching scheme
You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.
If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.
Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.
Applications Close: 21 February 2025
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