Senior Reliability Engineer

About the role:

Join our Engineering and Technical Support team as a Senior Reliability Engineer. Reporting directly to the Engineering Reliability Manager, this exciting role will help develop and drive complex production wide asset management improvement projects, and maintenance and renewals programs.

What you will be doing: 

• Develop and maintain Reliability, Maintainability, Availability, Safety (RAM) dashboards utilising BI tools and descriptive statistics.
• Develop and maintain RAM simulation models using core reliability engineering principles such as inferential statistics, stress-strength analysis, Weibull analysis, and predictive analytics.
• Undertake quantitative risk analysis for various combinations of asset design configurations and lifecycle activities.
• Experience in Network Reliability analysis and benchmarking in utility industry will be of added advantage.
• Contribute to optimised spares management strategies and plans using availability and inventory modelling concepts.
• Contribute to Asset maintenance and renewal scenario modelling to get an optimal balance of cost, risk and performance for the organisation.
• Lead the LCC interface and provide technical input into asset management strategies and continuous improvement projects.
• Seek Optimization of complex asset maintenance strategies and support their continuous improvement across Production.
• Collaborate with Hub Maintenance Engineers to refine preventive maintenance strategies and improve asset data quality.
• Ensure integrity and value in asset-related decisions, adhering to maintenance and renewal strategies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving for complex asset failures, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
•  Provide insights into reliability and performance analysis for Production assets, developing strategies to reduce asset risks.

Your Experience and Qualifications:

In addition to a degree qualification in engineering (preferably mechanical, electrical or similar) you will also have experience in operations, maintenance/renewals or treatment/quality aspects of water systems.. Also you will have:

• Extensive experience with Asset Analytics and systems modelling to support complex asset management decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in system engineering activities such as design optimisations, configuration management and/ or reliability testing.
• Expertise in reliability-centered maintenance and risk-based maintenance strategies using tools like FMECA.
• Vocational exposure with civil, mechanical or electrical assets in production environments.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence multiple stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex information for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members in asset management concepts.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in complex asset management, particularly in water/wastewater treatment or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading asset management improvement projects and working within budget and timeline constraints. 

Does this sound like you? Apply now. Closing date: 10^th July 2025

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au 

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.  

Why join us 

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.  

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Working at Sydney Water  

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

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