CareerPlan

Maintenance Reliability Specialist

Ormeau, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-10-22

Core

Ensure plant reliability and safety for a fast-growing pet food manufacturer by driving maintenance practices, managing equipment breakdowns, and optimizing production efficiency.

Role type

Senior Maintenance Reliability Specialist (FMCG Manufacturing)

Builds

Production lines for pet food brands (Ivory Coat, Farmers Market, etc.)

Domain

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Pet Food Manufacturing

Required skills

Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Predictive Maintenance, Shutdown Planning, CAPEX/OPEX Management, Team Leadership (20+ trades), CMMS, Process Engineering

Preferred skills

FMCG industry experience, Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management, New Product Development support

Technologies

CMMS, Vibration Analysis, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis

Responsibilities

Conduct equipment inspections and hazard assessments; Develop and implement equipment reliability plans; Provide technical support during equipment breakdowns; Coordinate shutdown planning activities; Conduct failure analysis to identify root causes; Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets; Install and modify production line machinery; Direct supervisor for electrical and mechanical trades team.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities