Electrical Reliability Engineer -
- Lead electrical reliability and compliance across the site.
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve asset performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in a complex industrial environment.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Electrical Reliability Engineer to join a leading manufacturing operation in Melbourne. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable performance of the site's electrical assets and hazardous area installations.
This is a hands-on technical leadership position where you will drive electrical reliability, asset performance, regulatory compliance, maintenance effectiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex industrial manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical reliability, maintenance, and compliance across the site.
- Govern the Hazardous Area Management System (HAMS) and electrical safety programs.
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve asset performance.
- Provide technical support for HV/LV systems, PLCs, DCS, and protection systems.
- Drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and energy optimisation initiatives.
- Maintain electrical standards, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Support maintenance, operations, and capital project teams with technical expertise.
About You
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience within manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, chemical, pharmaceutical, or process industries.
- Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, PLC/DCS controls, and protection systems.
- Experience with hazardous area installations and electrical compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance management practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable
- Hazardous Area Classification, Inspection, or Design experience.
- Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) or Asset Management experience.
- Exposure to energy management and optimisation projects.
- Experience supporting capital works and plant upgrades.
If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for reliability, safety, and asset performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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