Senior Reliability Engineer

Placements24; East London; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Advanced diagnostic tools

Safety focused environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA to boost asset availability and performance. The role centers on predicting, preventing, and mitigating failures through RCM programs, data analytics, and a proactive maintenance culture.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in reliability or maintenance engineering within industrial environments, with hands-on experience in RCM, FMEA, RCFA, and CMMS.

Formación

• 7+ years of reliability/maintenance engineering in an industrial setting.
• Proven experience with RCM, FMEA and RCFA.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in manufacturing.
• Proficient in predictive maintenance tools and techniques.
• Experience with data analysis and performance monitoring software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies for critical equipment.
• Conduct FMEA and RCFA to identify systemic issues.
• Use predictive maintenance technologies to monitor health and forecast failures.
• Analyze equipment data to identify trends and optimize maintenance intervals.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations and engineering teams on reliability improvements.
• Maintain reliability databases and reporting systems.
• Participate in design reviews for new equipment with maintainability in mind.
• Provide guidance and training on reliability best practices.
• Track reliability metrics and report performance to management.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and extend equipment life.

Conocimientos

RCM methodologies

FMEA

RCFA

Predictive maintenance

Data analysis

Communication

Hands-on

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

CMMS

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Reliability Engineer to enhance the operational availability and performance of our production assets in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA. This vital role focuses on implementing strategies to predict, prevent, and mitigate equipment failures, thereby maximizing uptime and efficiency. You will be instrumental in developing and executing reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs, leveraging data analytics, and fostering a proactive maintenance culture. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of mechanical systems, failure modes, and reliability engineering principles. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to operational excellence within a leading industrial organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies for critical equipment.
• Conduct failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) to identify and address systemic issues.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to monitor equipment health and forecast failures.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, optimize maintenance intervals, and improve overall reliability.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to implement reliability improvements.
• Develop and maintain reliability databases and reporting systems.
• Contribute to the design review process for new equipment, ensuring maintainability and reliability considerations are addressed.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance personnel on reliability best practices.
• Track key reliability metrics and report on performance to management.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization to enhance equipment lifespan and reduce operating costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in reliability engineering or maintenance engineering within an industrial setting.
• Proven experience with RCM, FMEA, and RCFA methodologies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems commonly found in manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in utilizing predictive maintenance tools and techniques.
• Experience with data analysis and performance monitoring software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on, operational environment.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Benefits include comprehensive medical aid, a retirement savings plan, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• You will be part of a stable and growing organization with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.
• Access to advanced diagnostic tools and technologies.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment where your expertise is valued.
• Regular training and development programs to keep your skills sharp.