Uses asset, failure and condition data to improve maintenance strategies and manage equipment risk.
Related role band: $140k–$200kElectrical leadership · Specialist
Reliability or technical specialist
Uses electrical asset history, testing and fault evidence to improve reliability or resolve recurring technical problems.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$145k–$205kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextSite rosters commonly include 8/6 or 2/1; project and Perth-based roles can differ.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Uses electrical asset history, testing and fault evidence to improve reliability or resolve recurring technical problems. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Analyse repeat failures and condition data
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Develop recommendations within technical authority
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Verify changes against asset performance
The assets
Equipment and systems
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CMMS and test records
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Protection and control data
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Failure analysis and drawings
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Deep electrical trade or engineering capability matched to assigned decisions
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Data and investigation skills
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Engineering sign-off only within relevant authority and registration
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Asset, fault mode and data quality
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Analysis and recommendation
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Implemented change and measured result
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build plant or electrical maintenance depth
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Learn failure analysis and condition monitoring
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Move into reliability or technical support
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Experience and verified scope
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Roster, location and shift pattern
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Employer, contract and allowances
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Applies electrical engineering or project delivery skills to power, controls and infrastructure work within the stated design and approval scope.
Related role band: $135k–$200kLead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
Progression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. A related profile is a starting point, not a guarantee of that exact title or scope. Browse all 98 role profiles →
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.