Reliability Engineer

Kerrykopp; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Reliability Engineer to provide specialist guidance with a focus on PLCs and hydraulics. The role involves developing asset maintenance plans, optimizing strategies, and ensuring equipment reliability. The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and has experience in asset care and maintenance.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years experience in Improving Equipment Reliability and Asset Care / Maintenance.
• In possession or in progress of obtaining Government Certificate of Competency for GMR2.1 appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist guidance on PLCs and hydraulics.
• Develop a maintenance plan for all assets on site.
• Implement and optimize asset life cycle strategies.

Skills

Improving Equipment Reliability

Fault Diagnostics

PLC System Integration

SCADA Development

Education

National Diploma / Degree / BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Reliability Engineer

The main function of this role is to provide specialist guidance. With the main focus being on Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) and hydraulics.

Development of a maintenance plan for all assets on site.

Requirements

• National Diploma / Degree / BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• At least 4 years experience in Improving Equipment Reliability and Asset Care / Maintenance
• In Possession of or in progress of obtaining Government Certificate of Competency is essential for GMR2.1 appointment.

Core Functions

• PLC System Integration and maintenance
• Development of Plant Asset Care Plan using Reliability Centered Maintenance processes
• Maintenance and updating of all asset care plans
• Development, implementation and optimizing asset life cycle strategies
• Focus on electrical instrumentation, SCADA development and automation
• Trouble shooting and fault diagnostics on PLC controlled equipment.