Cloncurry Lead Reliability Engineer Electrical QLD

• Lead electrical reliability and Yokogawa DCS performance
• Drive asset improvement and plant reliability initiatives
• FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns – 8/6 Roster

 

Who we are 

 

We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.  

 

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’re transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.  

 

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who are there to support you. 

 

What’s the opportunity? 

 

We are seeking an experienced Lead Reliability Engineer - Electrical to provide technical leadership and reliability expertise across Ernest Henry Operations. Reporting to the Senior Reliability Engineer, you will work closely with maintenance and operations teams to improve asset performance, enhance reliability strategies, and ensure the ongoing effectiveness of critical electrical and control systems across the site.

 

Key responsibilities will include:

 

• Leading reliability and performance of the Yokogawa DCS across site operations
• Developing and implementing electrical reliability improvement initiatives
• Optimising preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Supporting maintenance teams with technical troubleshooting and engineering solutions
• Delivering reliability projects from scope through to commissioning
• Analysing asset performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Coaching and supporting teams in electrical reliability best practice
• Maintaining technical documentation, drawings and engineering standards
• Preparing reliability reports and performance insights.

 

Why Ernest Henry Operations? 

 

Ernest Henry is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio. It has high-quality equipment, high standards and great management team. With a mine life to 2040 and doubled ore reserves, there are countless opportunities for people to evolve and give their career an uplift.  

 

Choose what suits your lifestyle best. Live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry, It’s a great place for families, and you can enjoy our competitive live-local incentives and allowances. Or choose fly-in, fly-out (FIFO), with attractive rosters. Being away from home is easier when you get to stay in a high-quality camp with top-class facilities. Our FIFO people openly refer to the close-knit community as their second family.   

 

The future here is bright; you could be part of it.  

 

What we offer you  

 

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up: 

 

• Referral bonuses 
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks) 
• Recognition program 
• Study assistance 
• Discounted health insurance 
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone 
• Attractive rosters 
• Competitive live-local incentives and allowances for employees who choose to live in Cloncurry.

 

Does this sound like you?  

 

You are a collaborative engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving performance and working with diverse teams to achieve operational excellence.  Ideally, you’ll also have:

 

• Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in mining, minerals processing or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of Yokogawa DCS systems
• Experience with fixed plant electrical assets and infrastructure
• Understanding of maintenance and reliability principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading improvement initiatives and technical projects
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

 

Ready to create your career highlight with us? 

 

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.  

 

Find out more about us at our Careers site. 

 

Bold team. Bright future.