Reliability Engineer

Weir; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global teams

Study support

Job summary

Weir in Lutzville, Western Cape is seeking a Reliability Engineer to strengthen pump system reliability and drive maintenance excellence.

You will investigate complex mechanical issues, monitor OEE, and apply RCM and condition monitoring to improve uptime and energy efficiency.

Join a global mining technology leader committed to safety and sustainable outcomes, with collaboration across maintenance teams and sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Certified CAT II Vibration Analyst required.
• Strong foundation in reliability engineering principles.
• Proven experience diagnosing and resolving mechanical system failures, especially pump systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical investigator diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical issues in pump systems.
• Assess Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) daily focusing on availability, performance, and quality.
• Define and monitor failure modes and evaluate root cause analyses to identify reliability trends.
• Collaborate with condition monitoring team on predictive maintenance tools and Life Cycle Costing.
• Apply Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to develop maintenance strategies.
• Review and optimize spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are available.
• Support projects aimed at improving pump system reliability and energy efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate potential issues before they cause pump failures.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to share knowledge.
• Monitor and support training programs to build reliability expertise.
• Evaluate ROI and cost-effectiveness of reliability initiatives.
• Travel occasionally.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Vibration analysis

Pump systems experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certified CAT II Vibration Analyst

Tools

Condition monitoring tools

RCM methodologies

Job description

Reliability Engineer

Location: Lutzville (Western Cape)

Work Arrangement: Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Technical Investigation: Act as a technical investigator diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical issues, particularly in pump systems, to prevent costly equipment failures and downtime.
• Operational Efficiency: Assess Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of pump systems daily, focusing on availability, performance, and quality, benchmarking against industry KPIs.
• Failure Analysis: Define and monitor failure modes such as impeller wear and bearing assembly issues, track failure frequency annually, and evaluate root cause analyses to identify reliability trends.
• Predictive Maintenance: Collaborate with the condition monitoring team to assess and validate predictive maintenance tools and strategies, including Life Cycle Costing and condition monitoring.
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance: Apply RCM principles to develop and optimize maintenance strategies for pump systems ensuring long-term reliability.
• Inventory Management: Review and optimize spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are available while minimizing excess stock.
• Performance & Energy Optimization: Support projects aimed at improving pump system reliability and energy efficiency, contributing to sustainability and cost reduction goals.
• Proactive Issue Identification: Identify and mitigate potential issues before they result in pump failures, ensuring continuous system reliability.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with maintenance teams to foster a unified approach to reliability and share knowledge effectively.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Monitor and support training programs designed to build reliability expertise within the maintenance team.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evaluate the ROI and cost-effectiveness of reliability improvement initiatives to ensure impactful investments.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to collaborate with other sites or teams.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Certified CAT II Vibration Analyst
• Strong foundation in Reliability Engineering principles
• Proven experience in diagnosing and resolving mechanical system failures, especially pump systems

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with predictive maintenance tools and condition monitoring technologies
• Knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies
• Familiarity with inventory management for critical spare partsPrevious exposure to mining or heavy industry environments

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support