Electrical Reliability Engineer -

  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Tue Sep 29 23:26:36 2026
  • BBBH2144

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Electrical Reliability Engineer to join a leading manufacturing operation in Melbourne. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable performance of the site's electrical assets and hazardous area installations.

This is a hands-on technical leadership position where you will drive electrical reliability, asset performance, regulatory compliance, maintenance effectiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex industrial manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical reliability, maintenance, and compliance across the site.
  • Govern the Hazardous Area Management System (HAMS) and electrical safety programs.
  • Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve asset performance.
  • Provide technical support for HV/LV systems, PLCs, DCS, and protection systems.
  • Drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and energy optimisation initiatives.
  • Maintain electrical standards, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support maintenance, operations, and capital project teams with technical expertise.

About You

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Experience within manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, chemical, pharmaceutical, or process industries.
  • Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, PLC/DCS controls, and protection systems.
  • Experience with hazardous area installations and electrical compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance management practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

  • Hazardous Area Classification, Inspection, or Design experience.
  • Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) or Asset Management experience.
  • Exposure to energy management and optimisation projects.
  • Experience supporting capital works and plant upgrades.

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for reliability, safety, and asset performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.