Principal Reliability Engineer – Rolling Stock

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Pacific National is seeking a Principal Reliability Engineer, Rolling Stock, to lead reliability improvements across our fleets, applying FMECA, reliability-centred maintenance and condition monitoring to boost fleet availability and reduce maintenance costs. You will analyse incidents, guide maintenance tactics and develop reliability programs while monitoring data and equipment performance. Requirements include an engineering degree, at least four years in maintenance and reliability or condition monitoring, and practical FMECA/RCM/CM experience, ideally in rail or asset-intensive sectors. Sydney or Newcastle preferred. Apply via our careers page, tailoring your CV to show measurable improvements and alignment with our values Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, Own It. Onsite in Tighes Hill, NSW.

• Lead reliability improvements across our rolling stock fleets
• Bring your reliability expertise from rail, mining, transport, oil and gas, or heavy industry
• Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise

Join Pacific National – Australia’s largest private rail freight operator

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. We haul coal, intermodal containers, steel, and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving.

An opportunity has presented itself for a Principal Reliability Engineer – Rolling Stock to join our team. Sydney or Newcastle is preferred. However, candidates based in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane or regional NSW will also be considered.

What You’ll Do

Improve fleet reliability and availability while reducing maintenance costs through reliability-centred maintenance and condition monitoring.

• Lead FMECA, reliability-centred maintenance and condition monitoring activities.
• Analyse incidents and reliability data to identify trends and critical failure modes.
• Support maintenance teams with investigations and recommend improvements to maintenance tactics.
• Monitor condition monitoring systems and equipment performance.
• Develop reliability improvement programs with engineering and operational teams.
• Provide technical recommendations for engineering designs, projects and process improvements.

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, condition monitoring or a related discipline.
• At least four years’ experience in maintenance and reliability engineering or equipment condition monitoring.
• Practical experience applying FMECA, reliability-centred maintenance and condition monitoring techniques.
• Experience in rail, mining, transport, oil and gas, heavy industry or another asset-intensive sector.
• Strong data analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why join us?

At Pacific National we value the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

• Paid parental leave
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• Access to EAP program through Sonder
• Career development and internal mobility opportunities

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

Ready to deliver what matters?

Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National. Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

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