Reliability Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Training and certification

Hybrid work option

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Reliability Mechanical Engineer to enhance uptime and performance of critical assets in Welkom. You will lead predictive and preventive maintenance programs, perform RCFA, and implement solutions to improve longevity and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical engineering degree and 5-8 years in reliability or asset management, with CMMS experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-8 years in mechanical reliability, maintenance, or asset management.
• Experience with failure analysis and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Proficient with CMMS software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PdM programs using vibration analysis and thermography.
• Conduct RCFA on mechanical equipment and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze equipment data to forecast failures and recommend proactive interventions.
• Create and maintain maintenance strategies, optimize schedules and resources.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure proper task execution.
• Stay current with industry best practices in reliability engineering.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a proactive Reliability Mechanical Engineer to enhance the uptime and performance of critical mechanical assets in Welkom . This role is vital for minimizing equipment failures and optimizing maintenance strategies. You will be involved in predictive and preventive maintenance programs, root cause analysis of failures, and implementing solutions to improve equipment longevity and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical mindset and a passion for ensuring mechanical integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive predictive maintenance (PdM) programs using technologies like vibration analysis and thermography.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on mechanical equipment to identify underlying issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze equipment performance data to forecast potential failures and recommend proactive interventions.
• Create and maintain equipment maintenance strategies, optimizing schedules and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure proper execution of maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Stay current with industry best practices in mechanical reliability engineering and asset management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in mechanical reliability, maintenance, or asset management.
• Proficiency in failure analysis techniques and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment specifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Training and certification opportunities in reliability engineering .
• A stable and supportive work environment in Welkom .
• Potential for hybrid work to enhance flexibility.