Reliability Engineer (E&I)

• Apply your Electrical & Instrumentation expertise to improve reliability across a large-scale industrial site
• Ideal for an E&I engineer with strong technical fundamentals, advanced data-handling skills and a drive to learn reliability engineering
• Enjoy long-term career development with WesCEF, including competitive remuneration, share allocations and access to diverse opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group
• Full-time, permanent role based in Kwinana

WesCEF

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers Limited and has been operating in Western Australia for more than 110 years. Our eight businesses manufacture and supply essential products to over 225,000 customers in 26 countries, supporting key sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, construction and households.

Safety, sustainability and community are central to how we operate. We are committed to continuous safety improvement and are working toward net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.

With more than 1,300 employees across WA, Queensland and Victoria, we foster a respectful, inclusive workplace where diverse thinking is valued. Guided by our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy and Aboriginal Inclusion Plan, we support gender balance, cultural respect, Indigenous employment and flexible work. We invest in our people through training, career development and recognition programs.

With our headquarters in Perth, WesCEF plays a key role in supporting Australia’s economic growth and advancing a more sustainable future.

WESCEF: We create long-term value for critical industries and everyday life.

About the role 

We are seeking a capable and curious Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join our Asset Integrity team as a Reliability Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation at our Kwinana operations.

This role is well suited to someone with strong E&I technical fundamentals who wants to build a career in reliability engineering. Prior reliability engineering experience is desirable but not essential. What matters most is your ability to understand electrical and instrumentation systems, work with complex data, identify patterns and risks, and turn analysis into practical improvement actions.

You will support the reliability, availability and lifecycle performance of critical electrical and instrumentation assets across WesCEF’s Kwinana operations. You will work closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, inspection and project teams to manage asset lifecycle,  improve asset performance, reduce failures and strengthen maintenance strategies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Apply strong E&I engineering knowledge to assess asset performance, failure trends and improvement opportunities.
• Analyse maintenance, inspection, condition monitoring and operational data to identify reliability risks and recurring issues.
• Use tools such as Excel, Power BI, PI/plant historian systems, CMMS data and other digital platforms to convert data into practical insights.
• Support the development and improvement of maintenance strategies for electrical and instrumentation assets, including motors, drives, switchboards, protection systems, control valves, field instruments, analysers and associated control systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis, defect elimination and reliability improvement investigations.
• Review asset histories, failure modes and maintenance effectiveness to recommend practical improvements.
• Support condition monitoring and testing programs such as thermography, partial discharge testing, motor testing, instrument calibration performance reviews and control loop performance analysis.
• Work with stakeholders to communicate asset risks, performance trends and recommended improvement actions.
• Provide input into capital projects, asset lifecycle planning and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Build reliability engineering capability through structured learning, mentoring and practical application on site.

About You 

A reliability engineering background is not essential for this role. We are looking for someone with strong E&I fundamentals, a structured problem-solving mindset and the ability to work confidently with technical and operational data.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification or higher in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical and/or instrumentation systems in an industrial environment.
• Practical knowledge of assets such as HV/LV distribution, motors, drives, protection systems, control valves, field instrumentation, analysers, PLC/DCS interfaces or process control systems.
• Advanced data-handling capability, including the ability to extract, clean, analyse and interpret large data sets.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, Python, PI/plant historian systems or CMMS reporting will be highly regarded.
• The ability to identify patterns in data and translate them into clear engineering recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn reliability engineering principles, including failure modes, RCA, defect elimination and maintenance strategy optimisation.
• A sound understanding of electrical safety, statutory compliance and engineering risk management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with operations, maintenance and engineering stakeholders.
• Curiosity, initiative and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Chartered Engineer status is not essential. If successful, WesCEF will support your professional development, including progression toward chartered status where appropriate.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Applications close: 5:00pm AWST Sunday 16th August 2026

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.      

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.      

Agency applications will not be accepted.