Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work arrangement

Advanced training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join the asset management team in Queenstown. This hybrid role combines on-site analysis with remote data interpretation and reporting to optimise performance of critical mechanical equipment. You will lead reliability initiatives, perform RCMS?

Actually it's RCMS? We'll say reliability-centered maintenance programmes, RCA, and predictive maintenance techniques, ensuring uptime and reducing risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in mechanical reliability engineering or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and failure modes.
• Experience with reliability analysis tools and methodologies.
• Excellent data analysis, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance programs for mechanical assets.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify underlying failure causes.
• Use predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
• Monitor asset data and develop strategies to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
• Create and maintain asset management databases and reliability documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to implement reliability improvements.

Skills

Reliability analysis

Data analysis

RCA

Predictive maintenance

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Oil analysis

Problem solving

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join their asset management team in Queenstown . This hybrid role focuses on ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of critical mechanical equipment through advanced reliability engineering principles. You will analyze equipment data, develop predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, and lead initiatives to minimize downtime and operational risks. This position offers a valuable opportunity to apply your expertise in a challenging industrial setting, benefiting from a flexible work arrangement that combines on-site analysis with remote data interpretation and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs for mechanical assets.
• Conduct failure analysis (Root Cause Analysis - RCA) to identify the underlying causes of equipment failures.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
• Monitor equipment performance data and develop strategies to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
• Create and maintain asset management databases and reliability documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to implement reliability improvements and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mechanical reliability engineering or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, failure modes, and maintenance techniques.
• Proficiency in reliability analysis tools and methodologies.
• Excellent data analysis, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement for improved work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• Work in a key industrial center with diverse mechanical challenges in Queenstown .
• Contribute to ensuring the operational integrity of critical infrastructure.