Reliability Principal

Reliability Principal 

Reliability of our fleet is critical as we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. If you are seeking a role in a motivated and collaborative team that values dedication, persistence and professionalism, then this is a role for you.  

We are now seeking a Reliability Principal to provide Reliability Engineering support for the Maintenance Execution Teams and Wagon Engineering in their area of operation. The purpose of the Reliability Principal is to improve the reliability of the Pacific National rolling stock fleets, improve availability and reduce maintenance costs in line with reliability centered maintenance principals and condition monitoring techniques.

This role will facilitate reliability engineering support to PN Bulk business responsible for moving bulk commodities (i.e. Grain, Industrial Products, & Containerised Minerals).

What You’ll Do 

• Act as a technical expert and key reference for leading practices in utilising condition monitoring processes to improve efficiencies (reduce train disruption) and improve safety (prevent rollingstock incidents / accidents).
• Develop reliability initiatives for reliability growth model.
• Monitor in-service incidents across the Pacific National business to identify, classify, trend and report on reliability incidents.
• Provide front line support to Maintenance Execution Teams on reliability investigations where failure modes are aligned to current maintenance tactics.
• Liaise with SMEs in Engineering and other areas of Pacific National to develop reliability improvement scopes of work and programmes for improvement to fleet performance.
• Advise and confer with Wagon and Locomotive Engineers in design review meetings to give reliability findings and recommendations.
• Review engineering specifications and drawings, proposing design modifications to improve reliability within cost and other performance requirements.
• Prepare and deliver technical evaluation and due diligence briefings to senior management for projects and process improvement through condition monitoring value identification.

What You’ll Bring 

• Tertiary qualification in mechanical, electrical or condition monitoring related engineering discipline with a minimum of 4 years industry experience on maintenance & reliability engineering and condition monitoring of equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis.
• Demonstrated experiences in the application of Reliability Centered Maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in the understanding and application of condition monitoring in the rail industry.
• A demonstrated understanding of the rail environment, including operational and maintenance cycle value.
• Knowledge of the American Association Railroads (AAR) & Railway of Australia Standards (ROA).
• Knowledge of the Rail Industry Safety & Standards Board (RISSB).

Why join us?

At Pacific National we value the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

• Paid parental leave
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• Access to EAP program through Sonder
• Career development and internal mobility opportunities

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.

Ready to deliver what matters?

Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National. Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers

Applications close: 17 July 2026

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