Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance incentives

Professional development opportunities

Job security in mining

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape invites a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join our mining and minerals processing client. You will focus on reliability of mechanical assets, analyze failures, and implement proactive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime.

You will develop RCMS, perform RCA, monitor equipment with vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, and use CMMS tools like SAP PM or Maximo to track maintenance history and spare parts.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in mechanical engineering with focus on reliability/maintenance.
• Proven RCA experience and corrective actions.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement RCMS for critical mechanical equipment.
• Perform RCA on failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance using diagnostic tools and data analysis.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Use CMMS to track maintenance history and spare parts inventory.
• Analyze condition data (vibration, thermography, oil analysis) to predict failures.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations and engineering teams to meet reliability targets.

Conocimientos

Root Cause Analysis

CMMS usage

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Oil analysis

FMEA

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

SAP PM

Maximo

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the mining and minerals processing industry, is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join their operations in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This critical role focuses on ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of mechanical assets through robust reliability engineering practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing equipment failures, developing proactive maintenance strategies, and implementing solutions to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading resources company in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs for critical mechanical equipment.
• Conduct failure analysis (Root Cause Analysis - RCA) on mechanical equipment failures to identify underlying issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance using various diagnostic tools and data analysis techniques.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for tracking maintenance activities, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
• Analyze equipment condition data (vibration, thermography, oil analysis) to predict potential failures.
• Recommend design modifications or upgrades to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain key reliability performance indicators (KPIs) such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure reliability objectives are met.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in mechanical reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a significant focus on reliability, maintenance, or asset management.
• Proven experience in conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of various mechanical systems and equipment used in industrial settings (e.g., pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, crushers).
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing).
• Proficiency in using CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).
• Solid understanding of reliability engineering principles and methodologies (RCM, FMEA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in the mining or heavy industry sector is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, performance incentives, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in a dynamic and challenging environment. This role is based in Kimberley, Northern Cape.