Senior Pump Reliability Engineer (Onsite)

Weir; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Access to global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support for you and your fami

Job summary

Weir is seeking a Reliability Engineer based in Mokopane to diagnose pump system failures, improve reliability, and lead maintenance strategies. You will analyze OEE, monitor failure modes, and collaborate with condition monitoring teams to implement predictive maintenance solutions.

The role emphasizes applying Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles, optimizing spare parts inventory, and driving energy efficiency in mining pump systems.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Reliability Engineering principles.
• Proven experience diagnosing and resolving mechanical system failures, especially pump systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and CAT II Vibration Analyst certification.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical investigator diagnosing complex mechanical issues in pump systems.
• Assess Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of pump systems daily.
• Define and monitor failure modes; track causes and trends to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with condition monitoring teams to implement predictive maintenance strategies.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Pump systems knowledge

Diagnosis of mechanical failures

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certified CAT II Vibration Analyst

Tools

Predictive maintenance tools

Condition monitoring technologies

RCM methodologies

Job description

Weir is seeking a Reliability Engineer based in Mokopane to diagnose pump system failures, improve reliability, and lead maintenance strategies. You will analyze OEE, monitor failure modes, and collaborate with condition monitoring teams to implement predictive maintenance solutions.

The role emphasizes applying Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles, optimizing spare parts inventory, and driving energy efficiency in mining pump systems.