Reliability Engineer

Company Description

Come and join this dedicated team as our Reliability Engineer. The Reliability Engineer provides technical leadership and inputs for, as well as coordinates all systematic and ad hoc planning/modelling, analysis and reporting activities aimed at improving the reliability of equipment on the operations. The role performs a service function to the SIB, PMO, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance functions. The role serves as a key interface with various OEM’s and third-party subject matter experts.

Safe. Smart. Sustainable. Probably not the first words you typically associate with mining. But Anglo American is not your typical mining company.

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Anglo Platinum

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide an environment for team to challenge and act on unsafe behaviours without repercussions.
• Use operational risk management systems.
• Report on critical control performance within team.
• Assess the 'fitness for duty' of team members and take any subsequent necessary action.
• Provide input as and when required in report format for relevant Superintendent to accumulate.
• Provide input for the development of the LoA plan as and when required.
• Find opportunities for the development of improvement plans in relevant areas of the operations.
• Annual and 5 Year Asset Management Plan: Execute the plan with expected level of quality.
• Provide input to maturity assessments.
• Produce performance review reports on a daily and weekly basis and comply to data quality standards.
• Produce RCA to determine non-compliance to business performance targets. Deliver solution to non-compliance and monitor performance of solution.
• Comply to the asset management policy.
• Execute inspection strategy and coordination of activities relating to asset integrity.
• Provide SME input on FMECA modes and mechanisms.
• Comply with all work requirements relating to Shutdown Planning as set out in the Anglo-American Global Requirements.
• Deliver all standards as required by the Anglo American Global Requirements, execute verification to ensure standard is being implemented as required; execute housekeeping as required; execute condition and integrity monitoring of equipment and execute required maintenance; execute workplace inspections to ensure maintenance is conducted as planned and to standard.
• Implement in-field requirements of the Total Fluid Management in the Anglo-American Global Requirements.
• Defect Elimination Management: Execute RCAs and monitor execution of Defect Elimination activities.
• Provide direct development coaching and appropriate feedback to individuals and teams.

This role is at Band 6/11 level reporting to the Engineering Asset Manager.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical / Electrical engineering: B Tech NQF Level 7.
• BSc Engineering NQF Level 8 will be advantageous.

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience of which 2 years relevant to Reliability Engineering.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role.
• Risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Tools for managing team member development processes.
• Monitoring of benchmarks and identification of performance gaps.
• Data collection, analysis and management for decision-making.
• Improvement of a system and culture in which safety and health is paramount and that results in zero fatalities.

Additional Information

Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Our GBV Stand
Platinum takes a stand against gender-based violence: “We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.”

How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing date: 23 April 2025