Mechanical Engineer - Reliability & Asset Management

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer focused on reliability and asset management. You will lead reliability projects, conduct FMEA/RCA on critical equipment, and apply condition monitoring to predict failures and safeguard plant integrity.

The role supports cost-saving maintenance strategies and long-term equipment performance. The candidate will collaborate with maintenance and operations teams, implement maintenance planning, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 4-6 years of experience in mechanical engineering with reliability/asset management focus.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies and condition monitoring techniques.
• Experience with CMMS and reliability analysis software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset management strategies to maximize reliability and lifespan.
• Perform FMEA and RCA for critical mechanical equipment.
• Use condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to predict and prevent failures.
• Optimize maintenance schedules and spare parts management to reduce costs and improve uptime.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on upgrades and replacements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations related to asset integrity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Reliability analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to focus on reliability and asset management in Upington . This critical role involves enhancing the lifespan and performance of mechanical assets through systematic analysis, strategic maintenance planning, and the implementation of reliability-centered principles. You will work closely with maintenance and operations teams to identify failure modes, optimize maintenance strategies, and ensure the long-term integrity of plant equipment. The position offers a challenging opportunity to drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and cost savings within a key industrial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive asset management strategies to maximize equipment reliability and lifespan.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical mechanical equipment.
• Utilize condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to predict and prevent failures.
• Optimize maintenance schedules and spare parts management to reduce costs and improve uptime.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on equipment upgrades and replacements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and safety regulations pertaining to asset integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 4-6 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on reliability engineering and asset management.
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies, condition monitoring techniques, and reliability principles.
• Experience with CMMS and reliability analysis software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and pension.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in reliability engineering.
• A challenging role focused on continuous improvement and asset optimization.
• Stable employment in a key location within the Northern Cape .
• Generous annual leave and paid sick days.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.