Reliability Engineer

The Weir Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is looking for a Reliability Engineer in Mokopane. The role involves improving pump system reliability through analysis, maintenance strategies, and collaboration with teams. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and have related certifications. This position offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative team dedicated to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Certification as a CAT II Vibration Analyst is preferable.
• Strong foundation in reliability engineering principles essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability engineering practices incorporate safety standards.
• Assess Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of pump systems.
• Define and monitor failure modes in pump systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Reliability Engineering principles

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certified CAT II Vibration Analyst

Job description

Job Title: Reliability Engineer

Division: Weir Minerals Shared Services

Location: Mokopane

Onsite

Purpose of Role

• The Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of mechanical systems, particularly pump systems. This role is designed to:

• Solve Complex Mechanical Challenges Act as a technical investigator, diagnosing and resolving intricate mechanical issues to prevent costly equipment failures and downtime.

• Drive Continuous Technical Growth Work across a variety of technologies and materials, continuously expanding your engineering knowledge and staying ahead of industry advancements.

• Deliver Recognized Impact Implement solutions that significantly reduce operational costs, improve system reliability, and enhance resource efficiency—earning recognition for measurable contributions.

Why choose Weir

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way

Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong

Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Integration

• Ensure that all reliability engineering practices incorporate safety standards.
• Audit risk assessments during project scoping.
• Actively participate in safety toolbox talks and integrate findings into Intelex (e.g., hazard identification, near misses).

Operational Efficiency Evaluation

• Assess Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of pump systems, focusing on availability, performance, and quality.
• Investigate Anglo’s OEE KPIs to benchmark performance.

Failure Analysis & Reliability Tracking

• Define and monitor failure modes in the wet end of pumps (e.g., impeller wear, liner wear, bearing assembly issues).
• Track frequency and causes of pump failures annually to identify reliability trends.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of root cause analyses conducted on pump failures.

Predictive Maintenance & Technology Adoption

• Assess the implementation and impact of predictive maintenance tools (e.g., Life Cycle Costing, condition monitoring).
• Collaborate with the ConMon team on case studies to validate predictive strategies.

Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)

• Evaluate the application of RCM principles in developing optimal maintenance strategies for pump systems.

Inventory Management

• Review the efficiency of spare parts inventory systems to ensure critical components are available while minimizing excess stock.

Performance & Energy Optimization

• Monitor projects aimed at improving pump system reliability and performance.
• Support initiatives that enhance energy efficiency, contributing to sustainability and cost reduction goals.

Proactive Issue Identification

• Evaluate the engineer’s role in identifying and mitigating potential issues before they result in pump failures.

Team Collaboration & Communication

• Assess the quality of collaboration between reliability engineers and maintenance teams to ensure a unified approach to reliability.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Monitor the rollout and effectiveness of training programs designed to build reliability expertise within the maintenance team.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

• Evaluate the return on investment (ROI) and overall cost-effectiveness of reliability improvement initiatives.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Certified CAT II Vibration Analyst.
• Strong foundation in Reliability Engineering principles.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Compensation

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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