Reliability Expert

ZA11727-ALLISA Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Reliability Expert to drive Operational Excellence across Primary Production, Bulk, and Onsites in our Africa/MEA cluster. You will lead reliability programs, implement close the loop methodologies, and collaborate with Facility Managers and maintenance teams to improve asset performance.

You will develop and apply RCM, PM optimization, and PdM techniques; oversee MTBF/MTTR, conduct RCA investigations, perform FMEA during design

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree required.
• 5+ years in PRM/Industrial maintenance and reliability.
• Deep knowledge of RCM, FMEA, RCA, LCC, and Weibull analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability programs and close the loop initiatives.
• Conduct RCA investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and optimize PM/ PdM strategies and monitor MTBF/MTTR.

Skills

Maintenance and Reliability experience

RCM

FMEA

RCA

LCC

Weibull analysis

PdM technologies

Vibration analysis

Thermal imaging

Lubrication analysis

MTBF optimization

MTTR reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Vibration analysis tools

Thermal imaging equipment

Lubrication analysis tools

Job description

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

As our Reliability Expert, you will be the essential driver of Operational Excellence for our Primary Production, Bulk, and Onsites activities across the dynamic Africa, Middle East & India cluster. You will apply your deep reliability expertise to support site performance and will be directly responsible for driving key Reliability programs, including the implementation of effective \"close the loop\" methodologies. Success in this role hinges on your ability to collaborate seamlessly with Facility Managers, site-based teams, and fellow experts across Maintenance, Asset, and Technology within Cluster Operations to ensure optimal reliability and continuous improvement. Asset Performance Management: Develop and implement Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies, Preventive Maintenance (PM) optimization, and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) techniques. Manage and improve the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) for critical assets. Oversee the Asset Criticality Analysis to focus resources on the most important equipment. Failure Analysis & Mitigation: Lead and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for significant equipment failures to identify and eliminate systemic issues. Set and Report smart reliability key performance indicators with Industrial performance monitoring team Implement Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) during design and operational phases. Capitalize on events to feed the reliability flash process and close the loop Conduct regular RCA audits, capitalize with sharing improvement opportunities with entities Track RCA actions and follow up on status and closure, facilitate follow up to accelerate compliance Capital Project Support: Participate in the design and commissioning of new equipment and systems to ensure maintainability and reliability are built-in (e.g., specifying reliable components, conducting Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis). Ensure adherence to reliability standards, codes, and best practices. Continuous Improvement: Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams on reliability issues. Conduct Bad Actor program analysis and develop corrective action plans. Create Reliability Posters and communicate with all entities for Reliability or programs awareness

Are you a MATCH? Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent).


• 5+ Years of experience in PRM Industrial Experience (Operations or Maintenance Management) Maintenance and Reliability experience


• Technical experience: In-depth knowledge of RCM, FMEA, RCA, LCC, and Weibull analysis.


• Proficiency in various PdM technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging, lubrication analysis).


• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or process systems.


• Overall 10 years of experience with 5 years in Reliability field


• Mechanical or instrumentation background is a plus. #LI-KM1

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