Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Advanced training opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Queenstown industrial center exposure

Operational integrity focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join the asset management team in Queenstown. This hybrid role focuses on reliability engineering to maximize uptime and asset life through RCM, RCA, and predictive maintenance techniques.

You will analyze equipment data, lead maintenance strategies, and drive reliability improvements while balancing on-site analysis with remote data interpretation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in mechanical reliability engineering or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and failure modes.
• Experience with reliability analysis methods.
• CMMS experience advantageous.
• Data analysis, reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs for mechanical assets.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to identify failure causes.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
• Monitor equipment performance data and develop strategies to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
• Create and maintain asset management databases and reliability documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to implement reliability improvements and best practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Reporting

Reliability analysis tools

Vibration analysis

Oil analysis

CMMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join their asset management team in Queenstown . This hybrid role focuses on ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of critical mechanical equipment through advanced reliability engineering principles. You will analyze equipment data, develop predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, and lead initiatives to minimize downtime and operational risks. This position offers a valuable opportunity to apply your expertise in a challenging industrial setting, benefiting from a flexible work arrangement that combines on-site analysis with remote data interpretation and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs for mechanical assets.
• Conduct failure analysis (Root Cause Analysis - RCA) to identify the underlying causes of equipment failures.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
• Monitor equipment performance data and develop strategies to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
• Create and maintain asset management databases and reliability documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to implement reliability improvements and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mechanical reliability engineering or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, failure modes, and maintenance techniques.
• Proficiency in reliability analysis tools and methodologies.
• Excellent data analysis, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement for improved work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• Work in a key industrial center with diverse mechanical challenges in Queenstown .
• Contribute to ensuring the operational integrity of critical infrastructure.