Reliability Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well-established player in the mining industry, is looking for a skilled and experienced Reliability Engineer to drive equipment performance, safety, and continuous improvement across critical assets. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact within a high-performing technical team.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• Qualification: National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (NQF6); Degree preferred (NQF7)
• Experience: 3–5 years in mechanical maintenance, reliability, and diagnostics within plant and heavy mobile equipment environments
• Valid South African Driver’s Licens

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture and lead by example.
• Identify and mitigate risks in your area of responsibility.
• Ensure SHE requirements are integrated into maintenance strategies and statutory compliance is met.

• Develop and implement reliability models (RAMS).
• Refine asset tactics and lifecycle cost models.
• Lead initiatives to improve equipment availability and reduce downtime.
• Manage CAPEX/OPEX inputs and contribute to shutdown service strategies.

• Support commissioning and readiness of new assets.
• Conduct RCA investigations and own the defect elimination process.
• Analyse reliability KPIs and drive performance improvements.

• Oversee asset health monitoring and configuration management.
• Lead spares management (including rotable and critical spares).
• Support engineering changes and quality assurance protocols.

• Mentor junior engineers and support planning teams.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors, consultants, and OEMs.
• Actively participate in Communities of Practice (CoP).

• Strong technical and analytical skills in asset management and diagnostics
• Proficient in SAP and lifecycle costing tools
• Influential team player with excellent coaching, mentoring, and communication skills
• Strong understanding of SHEQ standards and statutory compliance