ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Wear Management Specialist / Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, and optimisation of site-wide strategies to monitor, analyse, and control wear-related risks across mining fixed plant infrastructure. This role supports the reliability and asset management functions by proactively managing high-wear components, reducing unplanned failures, and improving maintenance efficiency in alignment with safety, regulatory, and cost objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• ensure compliance with all site safety systems, statutory requirements, and company standards;
• develop and lead a comprehensive wear monitoring and tagging program across site;
• coordinate inspections of high-wear assets and track degradation trends;
• forecast component wear life and plan optimal replacement windows;
• specify appropriate wear materials and assist with material trials and selection;
• investigate wear-related failures and implement corrective actions;
• support engineering design reviews and contribute to project scopes for high-wear areas;
• ensure wear management practices align with site safety, structural integrity, and compliance frameworks;
• maintain wear databases, dashboards, and reporting tools for management visibility; and
• collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and OEMs to optimise wear packages and service quality.