Senior Reliability Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Operational excellence culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer in Kimberley, Canada, to enhance dependability and performance of mechanical systems. You will lead reliability programs, analyze failure data, and implement predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background with 7+ years in reliability, strong analytics, and leadership capabilities. Hybrid work, competitive compensation, and robust benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years in reliability engineering, maintenance, or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of reliability analysis techniques and statistics.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability programs for mechanical systems and equipment.
• Conduct FMEA and other risk assessment methodologies.
• Analyze failure data to identify trends and root causes.
• Implement predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging).
• Develop and optimize maintenance strategies to maximize availability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to implement improvements.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Data analysis

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Predictive maintenance tools

Vibration analysis

Thermal imaging

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Reliability Engineer to enhance the dependability and performance of their mechanical systems in Kimberley . This strategic role involves developing and implementing robust strategies to prevent failures, optimize asset performance, and ensure operational continuity. You will analyze failure data, conduct risk assessments, and lead initiatives to improve equipment lifespan and reduce maintenance costs. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and possesses a deep understanding of reliability-centered maintenance and predictive analytics in an industrial context.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive reliability engineering programs for mechanical systems and equipment.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and other risk assessment methodologies.
• Analyze equipment failure data to identify trends, root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Implement and manage predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging).
• Develop and optimize maintenance strategies to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure effective implementation of reliability improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of reliability analysis techniques and statistical methods.
• Experience with various predictive maintenance technologies and tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and training in asset management.
• A culture that values continuous improvement and operational excellence.