Engineer - Senior Maintenance Compliance

Purpose of the Role:

The Senior Compliance Engineer support the Maintenance Manager by overseeing daily maintenance activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies for each area of responsibility.

This is a leadership role responsible for the design, integration, and technical integrity of the maintenance compliance framework. They are highly proficient in FMS. Unlike a standard officer role, the Senior Engineer provides technical oversight, performs root-cause analysis on systemic failures, and ensures that maintenance strategies are not only compliant with regulatory standards but engineered for maximum asset reliability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Experience:

• Experience in civil or tunnelling construction, typically 3+ years.
• Experience in maintenance management process (through CMMS).
• Experience in basic use of Microsoft Office Suite, data and file recording.
• Experience in Planning & Resourcing
• Proven experience in large-scale infrastructure, heavy plant, or similar environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in CMMS/FMS systems and advanced data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI) preferred.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Lead Auditor qualification (Highly Desirable).

Required Competencies:  

• Knowledge of mechanical and safety regulations for NSW
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure
• Good organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to work quickly, effectively and positively in a demanding environment
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills, competent using maintenance systems
• Ability to drive performance and lead a team.
• Sound negotiation skills

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• System Design: Develop and refine maintenance engineering frameworks to ensure structural compliance across the full asset lifecycle.
• Predictive Scheduling: Design maintenance schedules that leverage reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) principles to minimize downtime while exceeding regulatory requirements.
• SOP & SOW Development: Lead the creation and technical review of Standard Operating Procedures and Scope of Works for high-risk maintenance activities.
• Audit Leadership: Lead the technical defence of maintenance strategies during external regulatory audits and serve as the Subject Matter Expert for industry standards.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into compliance breaches or equipment failures, implementing engineering solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify compliance gaps in the fleet and develop long-term Corrective and Preventive Action plans.
• Systems Integration: Oversee the technical integrity of the Fleet Management System, ensuring data hierarchy and reporting structures provide actionable insights.
• Performance Analytics: Utilize advanced data analytics to monitor Mean Time Between Failures, Mean Time to Repair and other KPIs to validate the effectiveness of compliance programs.
• Team Oversight: Supervise and mentor Maintenance Compliance Officers and support staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Training Development: Design and oversee the delivery of advanced compliance and safety training programs for the wider maintenance department.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary technical liaison between Engineering, Operations and other Departments to ensure a cohesive approach to maintenance.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.