Mechanical Engineer - Mining Equipment Reliability

Placements24; Upington; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Stable employment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to focus on reliability and maintenance of heavy mining equipment on-site. This hands-on role requires diagnosing failures, implementing predictive and preventive maintenance programs, and analyzing equipment performance data to improve reliability and uptime.

You will work with maintenance teams, site operations, and suppliers to optimize maintenance strategies, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on reliability/maintenance of heavy machinery.
• Experience in mining or heavy industrial sector is essential.
• Proven experience with RCM, RCFA, and condition monitoring techniques.
• Familiarity with CMMS and data analysis tools.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies for heavy mining equipment.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis on mechanical equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Utilize condition monitoring technologies to predict potential failures.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to optimize preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Evaluate new equipment and technologies for fleet reliability.
• Provide technical expertise and support to maintenance personnel and operations.
• Manage and track maintenance KPIs and reliability metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations.

Conocimientos

Reliability engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CMMS

Data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the mining industry, is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to focus on the reliability and maintenance of heavy mining equipment in the Upington, Northern Cape region. This role is critical for ensuring the operational uptime and longevity of essential mining machinery, minimizing downtime, and optimizing maintenance strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in diagnosing mechanical failures, implementing predictive and preventive maintenance programs, and analyzing equipment performance data. You will work closely with maintenance teams, site operations, and suppliers to enhance the reliability of complex mechanical systems under demanding conditions. This is a hands-on role essential for maintaining efficient and safe mining operations. The position requires full-time, on-site presence in the Upington area to provide direct support to the operational fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies for heavy mining equipment.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on mechanical equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Utilize condition monitoring technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to predict potential failures.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to optimize preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Evaluate the suitability of new equipment and technologies for improving fleet reliability.
• Provide technical expertise and support to maintenance personnel and operations.
• Manage and track maintenance KPIs and reliability metrics.
• Ensure all maintenance and reliability activities comply with safety standards and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on equipment reliability, maintenance, or heavy machinery.
• Experience within the mining or heavy industrial sector is essential.
• Proven experience with RCM, RCFA, and condition monitoring techniques.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of heavy mining equipment components (e.g., engines, transmissions, hydraulics, structural components).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams.
• Willingness to work on-site in the Upington, Northern Cape region.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary, up to R per annum .
• Opportunity to work with critical infrastructure in a vital industry.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities focused on reliability engineering.
• Stable employment within a leading mining organization.
• Supportive work environment focused on operational excellence and safety.