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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Reliability Engineer - **Company:** Rio Tinto - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Reliability Engineering, SAP (Applications) - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0f5bab88-c20d-4c48-b96e-0b04edc6d463 ## About the Role * A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team. * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related engineering discipline. * Minimum 5 years of maintenance, reliability, or asset management experience. * Experience in mining, mineral processing, heavy industry, or industrial operations. * Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles, failure analysis, and asset management systems. * Demonstrated experience working with SAP or other CMMS platforms. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred * Underground mining experience. * Experience in MSHA-regulated operations. * Certification in Reliability Engineering, Asset Management, or Maintenance Excellence. * Experience with: + RCM/FMEA/FMECA + RCA + Condition Monitoring Technologies + Asset Health Monitoring Systems + Reliability Data Analysis and Reporting * Professional Engineer (PE) registration. * Experience utilizing AI tools. ## Description We are looking for a Reliability Engineer who is responsible for maximizing the safety, reliability, availability, and performance of underground mining assets through the application of reliability engineering principles, asset management practices, condition monitoring technologies, and continuous improvement methodologies. The role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Technical Services teams to identify and eliminate equipment failures, reduce operational risk, improve asset life-cycle performance, and support achievement of production objectives. The Reliability Engineer ensures maintenance and reliability programs comply with applicable MSHA regulations, company standards, and industry best practices while supporting a safe and productive underground mining operation. Role Responsibilities * Create and manage a reliability program for underground, surface, fixed, and mobile assets. * Conduct Asset Criticality Assessments (ACA) and identify operational risks. * Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies through maintenance programs aligned with business objectives. * Create and oversee formal asset management plans (AMPs) for new and existing critical assets. * Develop, optimize, and continuously improve maintenance tactics using Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Planned Maintenance Optimization (PMO) methodologies. * Conduct critical spare parts analyses and present recommendations to inventory control. * Manage asset lifecycle strategies and replacement forecasts. * Support budgeting and planning activities for asset end-of-life, replacement, and capex. * Develop and maintain condition monitoring programs for critical assets. * Analyze condition monitoring data including vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication analysis, ultrasonic inspection, electrical testing, and other predictive technologies. * Establish and report key asset health metrics, providing actionable recommendations to stakeholders. * Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for significant equipment failures and recurring reliability issues. * Support the commissioning, startup, and reliability assurance activities for new assets and infrastructure. 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