Asset Engineering Leader – Reliability & Ops

Africa Health Research Institute NPC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) in KwaZulu-Natal seeks an experienced asset management engineer to drive strategic direction for plant, HVAC, electrical systems and asset policies. You will align maintenance plans with lifecycle value whilst maximizing equipment reliability across operations.

Leading engineering teams, ensuring OHS Act compliance, and delivering robust asset management standards are essential to this role.

Qualifications

• Matric Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• GCC for Factories is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction by interpreting organizational objectives and establishing asset management purpose.
• Oversee plant machinery, engineering systems and utilities to maximize equipment performance and lifecycle value.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs in line with best practices to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations (OHS Act).
• Manage engineering teams, including technicians and assistants.
• Conduct failure analysis to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Develop asset management systems and design specifications for equipment reliability.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical expertise

Computer literacy

Planning and organizing

Building management systems

Electrical systems knowledge

HVAC knowledge

MEP codes knowledge

Duct construction standards

Reading schematics

Education

Matric Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

GCC for Factories

Tools

None

Job description

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) in KwaZulu-Natal seeks an experienced asset management engineer to drive strategic direction for plant, HVAC, electrical systems and asset policies. You will align maintenance plans with lifecycle value whilst maximizing equipment reliability across operations.

Leading engineering teams, ensuring OHS Act compliance, and delivering robust asset management standards are essential to this role.