Mechanical Reliability Engineer

About Us  

Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future. 

We are 100% Australian owned and have 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and an Australian development pipeline of 20GW. 

The Role 

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Mechanical Reliability Engineer to support the PKET (Port Kembla Energy Terminal) operations and engineering team in maintaining safe and efficient operations. Reporting to the Terminal & Firming Asset & Maintenance Manager, this role will provide mechanical engineering expertise while fostering a fundamental process understanding throughout the team. You will also be responsible for the development and ownership of reliability management systems and processes for the PKET facility.

Responsibilities:

• Providing insight into equipment capability and constraints, developing procedures to ensure adherence to designed safe operating envelopes and environmental licences.  
• Providing Mechanical engineering insight during development and review of operational procedures, HAZID’s and HAZOP’s. 
• Provide SME advice on the Mechanical aspects of the PKET operations.  
• Engage with key operational partners in maintaining end to end process understanding in the areas of Mechanical safety and plant optimisation. 
• Developing an ongoing process for reliability engineering and failure root cause analysis. 
• Provide SME advice during development of Risk Assessed maintenance activities. 
• Provide Technical advice during the development of Emergency response plans and activities. 
• Ownership of Key KPI’s and reporting.
• Champion Asset/Equipment Condition Monitoring 
• Assist in discipline site-specific Maintenance Projects
• SME owner of Hardware Barrier Integrity 
• Provide key Technical Assurance
• Ensure compliance to relevant processes and standards, statutory legislation, Risk Controls, and Industry, Australian or Government Standards 
• Assist with the development of maintenance strategies for new equipment
• Develop and implement reliability improvement strategies. 
• Support asset life-cycle costing model work.
• Perform engineering calculations to determine optimisation options, adhere to Australian Standards, and follow industry best practices to ensure plant reliability 

Requirements

• 10 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer within the process industry, preferably in oil and gas or chemicals
• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Experience with a Major Hazard Facility
• Process Safety Training and Fundamental Process Safety Knowledge
• Project Management Experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Competence with Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work within a team and develop/coach others
• Ability to conduct complex data analysis and calculations with a high level of accuracy

Benefits

What’s on Offer:

In addition to a competitive remuneration package combined with attractive benefits, employees have the opportunity to access training and career development, and workplace flexibility. Squadron Energy also recognises the importance of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Visit www.squadronenergy.com to learn more about us.

Driving a diverse, inclusive and respectful culture:

We’re committed to safe, healthy and respectful workplaces. A place where everyone matters always. We welcome and celebrate the differences and similarities among people including gender, identity, ethnicity, race, heritage, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, religion, language, appearance, parental status and education. We believe diverse experiences and perspectives not only make us more innovative, productive and engaged, but are crucial to our success. If you require assistance to apply for this job because of disability or special needs, please contact us careers@squadronenergy.com. No other requests will be acknowledged.

Please monitor your email regarding communication on progress of your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.