Senior Industrial Reliability Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Bonus opportunities

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Reliability Engineer for our mining services client in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role focuses on developing and implementing robust reliability programs, including RCM, RCA and PdM, to minimize downtime and reduce maintenance costs.

You will ensure safe, reliable operation of industrial equipment across sites. The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in industrial maintenance or reliability, with CMMS proficiency and strong analytical skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 6–8 years in industrial maintenance, reliability, or asset management.
• Experience implementing RCM, RCA, PdM and PM programs.

Aufgaben

• Develop and manage reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures.
• Develop predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies using vibration analysis and other diagnostic tools.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability issues.
• Optimize preventive maintenance schedules to maximize availability and minimize costs.
• Prepare reports on reliability performance and recommended actions.

Kenntnisse

RCM

RCA

PdM

PM

CMMS

Statistical methods

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

CMRP or CRE certification

Tools

CMMS

Reliability software

Vibration analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent mining services company based in Kimberley, is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Reliability Engineer. This role is critical for ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of industrial equipment and systems across our client's operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing robust reliability programs, including predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, failure analysis, and risk management. You will leverage your deep understanding of industrial engineering principles and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) to minimize downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance operational safety. This is a key position within the industrial sector of the Northern Cape, located in Kimberley.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs.
• Conduct failure analysis (Root Cause Analysis - RCA) on equipment failures to identify underlying causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies using tools such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and oil analysis.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential reliability issues before they lead to failure.
• Optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and strategies to maximize equipment availability and minimize costs.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, predict future failures, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure effective implementation of reliability initiatives.
• Develop technical specifications for new equipment purchases, focusing on reliability and maintainability.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a culture of reliability and proactive maintenance.
• Prepare reports on equipment reliability performance, failure trends, and recommended actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in industrial maintenance, reliability engineering, or asset management.
• Proven experience in implementing RCM, RCA, PdM, and PM programs.
• Strong knowledge of various industrial equipment and their failure modes.
• Proficiency in using reliability analysis software and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods for reliability analysis.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) are highly desirable.
• Willingness to work on-site in Kimberley.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development, advanced training, and career growth are provided.
• Employees work within a robust industrial environment in Kimberley.