Reliability Engineer

Rio Tinto
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Data Analytics & Business IntelligenceExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Problem-solving","Communication"]

Lead reliability engineering for underground mining assets by building and managing maintenance and reliability programs that improve safety, availability, and performance. Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Technical Services to assess asset criticality, mitigate operational risks, run asset health monitoring, and conduct RCA for recurring failures. Use RCM, FMEA, and condition monitoring methods (including vibration and thermography) to optimize maintenance tactics and support production and lifecycle planning.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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Reliability Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead reliability engineering for underground mining assets by building and managing maintenance and reliability programs that improve safety, availability, and performance. Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Technical Services to assess asset criticality, mitigate operational risks, run asset health monitoring, and conduct RCA for recurring failures. Use RCM, FMEA, and condition monitoring methods (including vibration and thermography) to optimize maintenance tactics and support production and lifecycle planning.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Create and manage reliability and maintenance programs for underground, surface, fixed, and mobile assets.
  • •Conduct Asset Criticality Assessments (ACA), identify operational risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies aligned to business objectives.
  • •Develop and oversee asset management plans (AMPs) and optimize maintenance tactics using RCM, FMEA, and PMO.
  • •Build and maintain condition monitoring programs, analyze data (vibration, thermography, lubrication, ultrasonic inspection, electrical testing), and report key health metrics.
  • •Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for significant failures and support commissioning, startup, and reliability assurance for new assets.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife Insurance401kEquityRelocationPaid LeavePaid HolidaysParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining Engineering, or related discipline.
  • •Minimum 5 years of maintenance, reliability, or asset management experience.
  • •Experience in mining, mineral processing, heavy industry, or industrial operations.
  • •Demonstrated reliability/asset management skills, including strong analytics and experience with SAP or other CMMS platforms.
Experience:5+ yearsMiningHeavy industryMineral processingIndustrial operations
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Skills:AnalyticalProblem-solvingCommunication
Licenses:Professional Engineer (PE) registration
Certifications:Reliability Engineering certificationAsset Management certificationMaintenance Excellence certification
Tech Stack:SAPCMMSReliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)FMECAPlanned Maintenance Optimization (PMO)Asset Criticality Assessments (ACA)Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Condition monitoringVibration analysisThermographyLubrication analysisUltrasonic inspectionElectrical testingPredictive technologies

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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