Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer/Production Engineer. Manage and oversee condition monitoring and maintenance of engineering equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF level 5 - BSc or National Diploma)
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) would be advantageous
• Member of the South African Engineering Association (SACEA) would be advantageous
• AA plc Safety Course: A3 would be advantageous
• Valid driver’s license
• Management Development Programme or the equivalent would be advantageous
• Government Certificate of Competence for Mines and Works (GCC) would be advantageous

Job Specification

• Establish and maintain safe work practices and a safe working environment
• Manage and oversee condition monitoring, ensuring that standards and procedures are adhere to, as well as best practices are developed and used
• Manage and oversee the Engineering Planning Department in order to ensure accurate scheduling of all maintenance of engineering equipment, and ensure that all maintenance done on equipment as well as down times are captured accurately
• Manage and oversee the Technical Expediter ensuring that reliable contractors are used for the repair of equipment
• Financial Budgeting & Management
• People management
• In depth understanding of relevant safety and mining legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act and Minerals and Energy Act
• An in depth knowledge and understanding of technical engineering aspects such as OEM’s and SABS standards.
• A good knowledge of machinery and equipment used on the relevant operations
• Flameproofing and Gas Testing knowledge
• Understanding of engineering best practices and new technologies relating to engineering principles & processes
• Understanding of Environmental standards
• Proven technical and maintenance capability