Cowal Reliability Engineer Fixed Plant NSW

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 took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. 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?

Shape the reliability, performance and future capability of a world class gold processing operation. As a Reliability Engineer, you'll be responsible for improving the reliability and performance of critical processing assets including crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching and tailings systems.

Working a 5:2/4:3 residential roster, you'll enjoy the balance of a rewarding career and regional lifestyle while influencing the performance of critical processing assets that underpin Cowal's success. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact through reliability improvements, asset optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives, while collaborating across teams to solve complex challenges and deliver lasting operational value.

Reporting to the Superintendent - Reliability, you'll:

• Improve equipment reliability and availability through preventive maintenance optimisation, defect elimination, condition monitoring and reliability centred maintenance (RCM) principles.
• Analyse failure trends, equipment performance and maintenance data to identify reliability improvement opportunities and influence long-term asset strategies.
• Support maintenance and operational teams with technical engineering expertise that drives safer and more efficient outcomes.
• Contribute to engineering projects from concept through to technical evaluation and implementation.
• Build capability across the maintenance team through coaching, technical support and knowledge sharing.
  
  

If you're motivated by solving complex problems, delivering measurable improvements, and working collaboratively to achieve common goals, this role provides the opportunity to make a real difference.

 

Why Cowal Gold Operations?

At Cowal, our never-say-never attitude has led to mine life extension to 2042 as we have boldly reimagined our future. We took our operations there underground in just seven years. Today, you can work on the surface or underground. With open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers. Live nearby and enjoy the regional lifestyle and close-knit communities. 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:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Short and long-term incentives
• Referral bonuses
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Attractive rosters
• Bus transportation to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

 

Does this sound like you?

You are a proactive and analytical professional who enjoys identifying opportunities, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement. You have a strong understanding of maintenance and reliability principles and can use data, technical knowledge, and practical experience to make informed decisions.

You are comfortable building relationships across teams and can effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels. You take ownership of outcomes, communicate clearly, and thrive in environments where collaboration, safety, and operational excellence are valued.

 

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in maintenance, reliability or asset management within mining, mineral processing or heavy industry.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies such as RCA, defect elimination, RCM or FMEA.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret equipment performance and maintenance data.
• Experience building effective relationships with operations and maintenance stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS applications and a willingness to leverage digital tools to improve decision-making.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for delivering sustainable results.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

 

Most importantly, you're someone who is motivated to improve performance, challenge the status quo and contribute the long-term success of the business.

 

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.