Reliability Engineer - Asset Management & Maintenance
South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Energy Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Our client, a major industrial conglomerate with diverse operations, is seeking a proactive Reliability Engineer to enhance asset performance and maintenance strategies in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This role is crucial for minimizing equipment downtime and optimizing maintenance costs by applying robust reliability engineering principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with expertise in predictive maintenance technologies, root cause analysis (RCA), and asset management systems.
You will be instrumental in developing and implementing strategies that ensure the highest levels of operational availability and integrity. This is an excellent opportunity to drive significant improvements in a key industrial sector.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve the reliability and availability of critical plant equipment and assets.
- Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations (RCA) for equipment failures to identify underlying issues and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and manage predictive maintenance programs using technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
- Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, predict failures, and optimize maintenance schedules.
- Implement and manage Asset Performance Management (APM) systems.
- Develop reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) plans and strategies.
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to implement reliability improvements.
- Prepare reports on equipment reliability, maintenance costs, and the impact of reliability initiatives.
- Develop specifications for new equipment purchases, focusing on reliability and maintainability.
- Stay current with best practices and emerging technologies in reliability engineering and asset management.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in reliability engineering or a related maintenance/asset management role.
- Proven experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound).
- Knowledge of reliability engineering principles, including RCM, FMEA, and LCC.
- Experience with CMMS/EAM software (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis tools.
- Certification as a Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or equivalent is a plus.
- Competitive salary package with potential for performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
- Generous annual leave.
- Flexible remote work options for data analysis and strategy development, with occasional site visits in Kimberley .
- Opportunity to significantly impact operational efficiency and cost savings.
- Collaborative work environment.
- Exposure to diverse industrial assets and technologies.
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