Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Salta Mining Plant

Eramet; Salta; Hybrid; ARS 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eramet seeks a Mechanical Engineer to bolster plant reliability by leading root cause analyses and driving corrective actions. The role focuses on improving asset availability, reducing failures, and supporting continuous improvement across plant operations.

Based in Salta, Argentina, this position reports to the Engineering Manager and collaborates with maintenance and operations teams to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable plant performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
• Experience in root cause analysis methodologies (RCA, FMEA, etc.).
• Knowledge of maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, corrective).
• Understanding of MOC processes and industrial safety standards.
• Experience in industrial or mining environments (preferred).
• Experience in plant operations or maintenance engineering roles.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving orientation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) of recurring failures in the plant and define corrective actions.
• Support the Rapid Problem Resolution Task Force and Correction and Improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions to improve asset reliability and performance.
• Ensure proper execution and follow-up of Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support contractor management from a technical supervision perspective.
• Contribute to establishing a counter-roster model for continuous technical coverage.
• Prepare technical reports and track key performance indicators.

Skills

Root cause analysis

MOC processes

Maintenance strategies

Industrial safety standards

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Industrial equipment knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Eramet seeks a Mechanical Engineer to bolster plant reliability by leading root cause analyses and driving corrective actions. The role focuses on improving asset availability, reducing failures, and supporting continuous improvement across plant operations.

Based in Salta, Argentina, this position reports to the Engineering Manager and collaborates with maintenance and operations teams to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable plant performance.