Reliability Engineer

Rio Tinto • Superior, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution
• Generous 401k matching program
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior