Reliability & RCFA Specialist – Mechanical Maintenance

Samancor Chrome Ltd.; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome Ltd. seeks a Maintenance Improvement Specialist focused on RCFA and reliability for high-cost breakdowns. You will analyse root causes, develop robust maintenance plans and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and KPI tracking.

Lead and coach teams, manage contractor interfaces, and ensure compliance with SHEQ and IMS standards while optimizing equipment reliability and maintenance performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with RCFA/RCFA investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Strong data analysis and Pareto analysis skills.
• Ability to develop and review maintenance plans and SOPs.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and condition monitoring practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate risk exposures and ensure SHEQ compliance.
• Lead maintenance data analysis and KPI tracking for continuous improvement.
• Manage contractor interfaces and maintenance standards.
• Coach and develop team members and ensure talent development.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Planning, Organising & Control

Results Orientation

Innovation

Relating & Networking

Change Leadership

Business Acumen

Tools

IMS

EBMS

Chromedoc

SAP

Coupa

MES

Job description

Samancor Chrome Ltd. seeks a Maintenance Improvement Specialist focused on RCFA and reliability for high-cost breakdowns. You will analyse root causes, develop robust maintenance plans and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and KPI tracking.

Lead and coach teams, manage contractor interfaces, and ensure compliance with SHEQ and IMS standards while optimizing equipment reliability and maintenance performance.