About the Role

Our client, a major player in the mining and processing industry, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Reliability Engineer to enhance the operational uptime and efficiency of their extensive plant and equipment. This role is based on-site at their facilities in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA. You will be responsible for implementing and managing reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies, performing failure analysis, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to minimize unplanned downtime. The ideal candidate possesses a strong engineering background with extensive experience in asset management, predictive maintenance techniques, and root cause analysis. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing asset performance and reducing maintenance costs across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement comprehensive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs for critical plant assets.
- Conduct Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to identify potential failure points and develop mitigation strategies.
- Utilize predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to monitor equipment health and forecast failures.
- Perform detailed root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures, identifying underlying issues and recommending corrective actions.
- Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, optimize maintenance schedules, and improve spare parts inventory management.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing asset reliability, availability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to implement reliability improvements.




- Develop and maintain equipment criticality rankings and performance metrics.
- Provide training and guidance to maintenance technicians and junior engineers on reliability best practices.
- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in asset management and reliability engineering.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or a closely related field, preferably within heavy industry.
- Proven experience with RCM, FMECA, RCA, and predictive maintenance techniques.
- Robust understanding of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, and electrical components.
- Proficiency in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for data analysis.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting and manage projects.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CMRP, CRE) are a significant advantage.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, a robust bonus scheme, and an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive medical aid, a substantial retirement fund, and life assurance.

This on-site role offers the chance to make a significant impact on operational efficiency and contribute to the success of a major industrial enterprise located in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA. Join a team committed to operational excellence and asset integrity.

📌 Senior Reliability Engineer (Kimberley)
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📍 Kimberley