Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Mining & Heavy Equipment

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 96,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join our client’s technical team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead reliability initiatives, apply condition monitoring, and perform RCFA to reduce downtime and maintenance costs while improving asset life.

You will collaborate with maintenance and operations, develop maintenance strategies, and maintain thorough technical documentation. A strong safety mindset and continuous improvement drive are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical reliability engineering, maintenance, or similar in heavy industry (mining, manufacturing, energy).
• Experience with condition monitoring techniques and predictive maintenance tools.
• Strong knowledge of failure analysis methodologies and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with CMMS such as SAP PM or similar.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional work.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Minitab).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability engineering programs for mechanical equipment (pumps, conveyors, crushers, mobile machinery).
• Use condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to predict and prevent failures.
• Conduct RCFA on recurring mechanical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and optimize maintenance strategies.
• Develop and maintain maintenance strategies and spare parts optimization for critical equipment in Queenstown.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to implement reliability initiatives.
• Create and update technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and reliability reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on reliability for new equipment or modifications.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in mechanical reliability.

Skills

Condition monitoring

Predictive maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Data analysis

Excel

Minitab

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join our client’s technical team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead reliability initiatives, apply condition monitoring, and perform RCFA to reduce downtime and maintenance costs while improving asset life.

You will collaborate with maintenance and operations, develop maintenance strategies, and maintain thorough technical documentation. A strong safety mindset and continuous improvement drive are essential.