Senior Reliability Engineer

Premier Human Capital Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable mining consulting company in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Reliability Engineer to develop and manage reliability and asset management programs for mining operations. The ideal candidate will apply RCM principles and FMEA to enhance asset performance and reliability. Responsibilities include leading RCM studies, implementing predictive maintenance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and managing reliability and asset management programs.
• Strong analytical skills for conducting FMEA and root cause analysis.
• Ability to monitor and improve asset performance KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead RCM studies across mining sites and projects.
• Perform FMEA and root cause analysis on mining equipment.
• Develop maintenance strategies tailored to mining environments.
• Implement predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitor asset performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Prepare technical reports and client recommendations.

Skills

Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Predictive maintenance

Cross-functional team collaboration

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a reputable mining consulting company providing cutting-edge technical and operational solutions to major mining operations across Africa.

With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, they assist mining clients to optimize asset performance, extend equipment life, and reduce operational downtime through world-class engineering support and advisory services.

About the Role

The Senior Reliability Engineer will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and managing reliability and asset management programs for mining operations.

The successful candidate will apply Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on mining equipment and plant systems to improve asset performance and reliability outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate RCM studies across multiple mining sites and client projects.
• Perform FMEA and root cause analysis for mobile and fixed mining equipment.
• Develop maintenance strategies and reliability improvement plans tailored to mining environments.
• Implement predictive maintenance programs and optimize preventive maintenance schedules.
• Monitor asset performance KPIs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance enhancement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—operations, maintenance, and engineering—to embed reliability culture and best practices.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and client recommendations.

Qualifications