Reliability Engineer: Mining Asset Uptime & Risk

PPC Recruitment; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job description

Our client in the mining sector is seeking an experienced and technically driven Reliability Engineer to join their team.

JOB PURPOSE

The Reliability Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and managing asset reliability risks, maintenance strategies, and the operation and maintenance of equipment and systems to minimise operational risks, improve reliability, reduce downtime and maximise production efficiency.

The role will drive the implementation of Loss Elimination, Risk Management and Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) systems, plans and processes, while ensuring the optimal performance and maintenance of plant machinery, equipment and systems.

Qualification and Experience

• Qualifications:
• National Diploma in Engineering (NQF 6) with a Trade Test / S4/ T3
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering will be advantageous
  Certifications:
• Working towards obtaining Government Certificate of Competency (Mines and Works)
• Reliability Centred Maintenance Management Certificate (Advantageous)
• CMMS Certification in Life Cycle Cost (LCC) (Advantageous)
  Job specific experience:
• 5 -8 years combined experience as a maintenance planner / maintenance supervisor.
• Acting experience on a Maintenance Superintendent and / or General Engineering Supervisor
  (GES) level
• Valid Driver’s National Road Act (NRA) license (Code E / EB etc)
• Experience/Exposure on MS Dynamics F&O, Reporting tools: MS Power BI
  Inherent requirements
  Must be medically fit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Management
• Provide input to strategic plans of the department by compiling comprehensive operational plans,
  converting the department into an enabler of the overall business strategy of the organisation.
• Keep abreast of changes in relevant guidelines and other legislation, to make recommendations
  where policies, processes and/or procedures require amendment.
• Develop, enhance and implement policies, processes and Operational procedures that are within
  the respective Department aimed at the enhancement of service delivery and overall productivity
  within the Department.
• Develop and drive the implementation of reliability programs and operational plans through
  understanding of the maintenance requirements to ensure reliability and maintainability of new
  and modified installations.
• Lead the implementation of set plans to continuously conduct regular inspections of mining
  equipment, structures and assets to identify potential failures, assess equipment health and
  recommend appropriate maintenance actions.
• Make use of theoretical understanding and practical experience in operation to design and
  implement relevant and fit-for-purpose maintenance programs to maintain technical areas,
  optimise equipment reliability, minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
• Analyse operational data and performance metrics by utilising and managing a computerised
  maintenance management system and data-driven tools and techniques to identify patterns,
  trends and opportunities for improvement and enable decision making.
• Utilise relevant techniques such as but not limited to root cause analysis, Preliminary Hazards
  Analysis (PHA), Failure Mode Effect Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Simplified failure modes and
  effects analysis (SFMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Event Tree Analysis (ETA) to determine
  underlying causes of equipment failure and incidents to develop operational strategies for
  prevention.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the mining plant, ensuring that all machinery and
  equipment are functioning efficiently to meet production targets.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and ensure critical daily maintenance tasks are
  executed to maintain proper functioning of plant equipment and minimise downtime whilst also
  monitoring the quality of the bill of material and job card backlog.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and update maintenance strategies and action
  plans to address any breakdowns or repairs based on equipment criticality, operational
  requirements and industry best practice in alignment to production goals, asset care management
  and cost targets.
• Lead the development and maintenance of an asset management system and condition
  monitoring processes through real-time condition monitoring system and installations to maintain
  an up-to-date view of equipment inventory, life cycle cost analysis, condition monitoring and
  critical spare parts management to improve equipment reliability and overall operational
  efficiency.
• Establish and drive the implementation and adherence to industry standards and processes for
  warrant, refurbishment and rotatable Asset Management to maintain asset reliability in line with
  industry and company Minerals’ standards.
• Financial Management
• Analyse all relevant Department data and report on Departmental trends and operating
  requirements to determine funding requirements for the financial year.
• Monitor short-term Departmental budgets by scrutinising and aligning spend within the
  Department, to support and drive effective and efficient functioning within budgetary constraints.
• Monitor Departmental expenditure against budget allocations, requesting appropriate
  reallocation as required, to manage the prevention of unnecessary spend.
• Comply with all financial, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and other company Minerals (TM)
  regulations and policies by facilitating the right actions, to reduce financial risk in the Department.
• Compile and manage the plant operations’ budget including forecasting and cost control
  measures to minimise expenditure and ensure operations are adequately budgeted for.
• Plan and allocate resources (both financial and non-financial) including the sourcing and
  evaluation of vendors for instrumentation products, tools and services to meet project deadlines
  and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to develop and manage the maintenance cost forecast
  throughout a 24-month cycle.
• People Management
• Create and maintain a conducive work environment by appropriately applying Human Resources
  policies and procedures to ensure optimum performance is realised for the benefit of the
  Department and, by extension, the organisation.
• Lead the team according to TM’s leadership principles and values throughout the entire employee
  life cycle (performance management, reward etc) to ensure, inter alia, a high-performance
  culture.
• Coach mentor, guide, and provide leadership for the Department, sharing impactful knowledge
  and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement to drive the success of the team.
• Set clear goals and objectives for the team, monitor progress and provide regular feedback and
  guidance to achieve the set goals in line with TM’s regulations and standards.
• Develop the departmental skills matrix, conduct PTOs and put controls in place to bridge the gap
  where there are shortfalls in the quality of workmanship and the performance of the team to
  maintain quality of workmanship and competency.
• Provide continuous and skills driven mentorship, training and guidance to staff with regards to
  reliability best practice, equipment troubleshooting techniques and failure analyses to enhance
  the overall productivity to ensure the team remains competent, meets business demands and fit
  for purpose within their roles.
• Stakeholder Relations
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure information,
  advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and/or communicated with all relevant
  stakeholders, to manage expectations and timelines.
• Utilise opportunities presented to enhance the relationship between management, unions and
  employees, and implement processes to maximise a collaborative working relationship.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering and maintenance to
  address Plant related issues and provide advice and recommendations to ensure resolution and
  continuous improvement.
• Encourage, establish and maintain strategic relationships across multiple functional areas to
  enable collaboration, knowledge sharing and optimisation of the departments’ processes and
  productivity.
• Compliance, Risk and Safety
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety by minimising risk and ensure adherence to safety
  procedures and guidelines in line with the MHSA to achieve safe and sustainable mining practices.
• Plan and execute planned shutdowns and preventive maintenance of plant section and
  equipment by stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe.
• Develop and implement a risk register to monitor and record potential and recurring risks in order
  to develop strategies to mitigate such risks and creating a safety culture.
• Maintain records of all maintenance and calibration activities, equipment performance and
  repairs to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Implement a work ethos across the department that is committed to safeguarding employee safety, health and wellbeing and take remedial actions where necessary to minimise incidents.
• Influence the interdepartmental collaboration and coordination efforts to execute drills and escape procedures in case of emergencies and operational requirements i.e. blasting to mitigate risks and fatalities.

Must be medically fit.