Position Early Equipment Management (EEM) Reliability Engineer Division Asset Recruitment Job Type Contract Location Hamilton Ref# ST23126 Posted 23 January 2026 Close off 8 March 2026 We areseeking an Early Equipment Management Reliability Engineer to support global capital projects and existing assets by embedding reliability and asset management principles early in the equipment lifecycle. About the Role You will provide our client with reliability leadership and subject matter expertise to ensure new capital builds are delivered with robust maintenance and asset management strategies. Working closely with Capital Projects, Operations, and Maintenance teams, you will drive predictive and preventative maintenance practices to reduce risk and unplanned downtime. Key Responsibilities Embed global asset management and reliability standards into new and existing assets Lead reliability activities within Early Equipment Management (EEM) for capital projects Develop and deploy maintenance and reliability strategies aligned to Group Maintenance Strategies (GMS) Improve asset performance and reduce unplanned downtime Provide reliability expertise and share learnings across global manufacturing sites Build reliability capability and promote a failure-prevention mindset within operations About You Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or Reliability Engineering qualification 2+ years experience in a reliability engineering role Previous experience in manufacturing, ideally dairy or food processing Knowledge of asset lifecycle management and reliability-centred maintenance Experience with CMMS systems (SAP highly regarded) Strong communication skills and ability to work independently Interested? Apply now or send your CV to Carmel [email protected] All applicants must have immediate eligibility to work in NZ to be considered for this role Or, for further information about this job, please contact: Carmel Strange - Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 021 991 810 Share On Social Share on Facebook Tweet this Job Share on LinkedIn #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Early Equipment Management (EEM) Reliability Engineer