Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Pacific Steel, a wholly owned subsidiary of BlueScope, is New Zealand’s only manufacturer of wire rod, reinforcing bar and coil products. You may know us for our flagship SEISMIC® brand or WIREMARK® branded fencing wire, trusted by New Zealand’s fencing industry for over 50 years.About the roleWe are seeking a motivated Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join our Otahuhu team. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will maximize plant availability through the upkeep and ongoing automation improvements of all operational assets and ancillary equipment.The primary role of the reliability engineer is to identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations. The primary role can be divided into three key role functions. They are loss elimination, risk management and life cycle asset management.This is a Monday to Friday position with occasional requirement to work outside normal work hours. Previous manufacturing experience ideally within a “heavy” industry environment is desirable. About the personAttitude is everything Are a team player who enjoys a variety of tasksProblem solving skillsHave a positive attitude towards health and safety 5+ year experience in a heavy industry, ideally in a heavy industryRoot Cause Analysis techniques Asset ManagementHigh initiative/Drive for resultsProject Management and Maintenance PlanningBeing part of the BlueScope brand makes us a strong and successful global company offering connections throughout the world and providing access to resources and tools from the wider business. We believe our people are our strength and embrace diversity and inclusion as we aim to have the right people in the right roles to move us into the future. If you enjoy working with people who are practical, put your safety first, and care about the communities in which they work, then Pacific Steel is the place for you.