Reliability Engineer

Overview

Reliability Engineer for naval ship fleet, focusing on reliability analysis & maintenance

Key Responsibilities

• reliability analysis
• root cause
• statistical modeling
• maintenance strategy
• tech innovation
• performance benchmark

Tasks

-Analyse performance metrics and benchmark performance across the platform against the RAM metrics -Developing and implementing training programs for employees. -Use statistical analysis to predict system reliability and risk of failure. -Finding new technology and processes that can improve equipment performance and reliability. -Analysing systems and equipment failure historical data to identify patterns and trends. -Conduct standard activity and maintenance task analysis to identify and minimize possible gaps in recommended maintenance. -Conducting failure investigation and root cause analysis (FTA, FBD, RBD, 5 whys analysis, Fishbone, FMECA, FRACAS, RCM analysis etc.) to determine the underlying cause of problems and prevent recurring failures. -Developing and implementing new maintenance strategies and routine maintenance checks to reduce risk, improve system performance -Collaborating with other departments to ensure that reliability is integrated into all aspects of the organization. -Document and communicate reliability analysis and testing results

Requirements

• reliability
• doors
• opus
• defence
• bachelor
• rcm

What You Bring

-Strong knowledge of reliability engineering and statistical analysis. -Training in LSA or MRD or equivalent vocational training. -Experience with Department of Defence design delivery. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience coupled with relevant qualifications). -Experience in ship’s systems preferred. -Excellent understanding of maintenance strategy, plan, policy and their implementation -Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Defence or related technical industry such as Maritime, Rail, Manufacturing, Water, Mining or Oil and Gas. -Experience in use of DOORS. -Experience in the application of DEF(AUST) 5691 and 5692. -Experience in the application of RCM2 and RCM3 and MIL-STDs for RCM. -Proficiency in software tools including MS Office and reliability software (OPUS, MADe, eLESPro etc) to support LSAR -Strong knowledge and thorough understanding of systems, equipment, tools and their functionality, safety, application, fault diagnosis, operating and maintenance requirement. -Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) tools and techniques.

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Benefits

-Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways -Corporate rewards -Competitive salary (including annual reviews) -Paid parental leave -A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work -Income protection -Flexible working -Salary packaging/Novated leasing -Employee stock purchase plans -Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must hold and maintain an active baseline defence security clearance (agvsa)