Reliability Engineer at Synlait External Careers Site

Rakaia, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reliability engineering, Maintenance strategy, Asset performance analysis, EAM systems, Preventative maintenance, Risk management, Continuous improvement, Problem-solving, Data analysis, Stakeholder management, Machine line modelling, Lifecycle cost analysis, Industrial engineering, Safety compliance, Quality assurance

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

About the role We’re looking for a driven Reliability Engineer to join our team, based in our Dunsandel site. This is a key role focused on improving asset performance, reducing risk, and ensuring our operations run efficiently and reliably. You’ll take the lead on identifying reliability risks, optimising maintenance strategies, and ensuring we’re doing the right work on the right assets at the right time. This is a hands-on role where your impact will be seen across safety, quality, and production outcomes. What you’ll be doing * Maximise equipment availability and extend asset life through smart, cost-effective maintenance strategies * Identify, assess and manage asset reliability risks across safety, quality and production * Drive continuous improvement in reliability practices, systems and team mindset * Support the design, installation and commissioning of new assets with a lifecycle cost focus * Optimise preventative maintenance strategies and embed them within the EAM system * Partner with operations and maintenance teams to lift capability and performance About You You’re a proactive, solutions-focused engineer who thrives on improving performance and preventing problems before they happen. You bring a strong understanding of asset reliability and know how to balance risk, cost, and operational outcomes. You’re comfortable working across teams, influencing stakeholders, and coaching others to lift capability. You’ll also bring: * Previous experience in a reliability, maintenance or asset engineering role within an industrial environment * Previous dairy experience is preferred however we are open to industries such as FMCG, Meat Processing, Timber, Mining or similar * Experience with machine line modelling and asset performance analysis * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into action * Experience with preventative maintenance strategies and EAM systems * Confidence to make decisions, take ownership, and drive outcomes * A collaborative, down-to-earth approach with strong communication skills About us – The Synlait Spirit Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition – we're a purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World. Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You’ll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit. Be The Difference means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day. We Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us. We feed the world’s most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world. At Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success. What we offer: * Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts * Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy * B CorpTM certified * Social Club membership opportunities What's next? Apply now! Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. #LI-KT1

Responsibilities

The Reliability Engineer will identify reliability risks and optimize maintenance strategies to maximize equipment availability and asset life. They will partner with operations and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement in reliability practices and systems.