Reliability Engineer

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. By joining Etex, you won't just be joining an international leader, and you will inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are ever safer, more sustainable, smarter and more beautiful. You'll be joining a company that wants to inspire change.

Siniat is one of the flagship brands of the Etex Group. Etex Australia manufactures and supplies Siniat wall and ceiling solutions to the local market and is the only Australian manufacturer of plasterboard and mental systems to offer a carbon-neutral opt-in program.

About the Opportunity

This is a newly created, exciting opportunity for an engineer or experienced trades professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working closely with production and maintenance teams, and making a tangible impact on plant performance.  You will be responsible for improving asset reliability, reducing downtime, optimising maintenance strategies, and supporting a culture of safety and operational excellence.

Develop and optimise maintenance strategies for critical plant assets

Analyse equipment performance, failures and maintenance costs to identify improvement opportunities

Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions

Drive preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance programs

Develop detailed maintenance job plans and manage work order quality

Coordinate maintenance schedules, shutdown activities and resource planning

Champion Total Productive Maintenance initiatives and continuous improvement activities

Support engineering projects, plant upgrades, commissioning and new asset introductions

Ensure all maintenance activities align with safety, quality and compliance requirements

About You

You are a practical, hands-on problem solver who combines strong technical knowledge with a continuous improvement mindset.  Ideally, you will bring:

A strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering and 3-5 years of site-based reliability or maintenance experience OR a Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation trade qualification with 5+ years post-trade experience, including exposure to reliability, planning or maintenance improvement activities

Experience with reliability methodologies such as RCM, FMEA, RCA and condition monitoring

Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement frameworks

Experience using CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo or similar systems

Strong planning, scheduling and backlog management capabilities

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Our Teammate Perks

Etex Australia prioritises professional development, focusing on mentorship and supportive team environments that foster individual growth. Our plethora of global facilities ultimately means your determination could take you anywhere!

Yearly salary reviews

EAP services for you and your family

Reward and recognition program

Paid Parental Leave for you and your partner

Fully supported training provided

Great culture, supportive team environment; we work together and help each other “enjoy a laugh whilst working hard”

If you're passionate about reliability engineering, maintenance excellence and driving sustainable improvements, we'd love to hear from you. APPLY NOW and we will be in touch shortly.

We are an equal-opportunity workforce committed to using our diverse voices to inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are evermore safe, sustainable, smart, and beautiful.