Senior Reliability Mechanical Engineer – Power Plant

JOB PURPOSE

To improve the performance, reliability, and availability of critical assets by developing and implementing reliability strategies, analyzing equipment failures, and leading proactive improvement initiatives. The Reliability Engineer drives root cause analysis, risk assessments, and the optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance practices across the Aluminium Smelter, Port, and Power Plant, ensuring alignment with asset management objectives and long-term operational sustainability.

RESPONSIBILITES

3.1 Reliability Strategy Development & Maintenance Program Optimization

• Develop and update reliability-centered maintenance strategies using FMEA, RCM, PMO, CA and risk-based analysis
• Evaluate asset performance and cost drivers to optimize PM intervals, scope, and execution methods
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment availability and reduce lifecycle costs
• articipate in the development of the PM budget and asset reliability plan in consultation with the Maintenance Superintendent.

3.2 Failure Analysis and Root Cause Investigation

• Lead structured root cause investigations (RCAs) for chronic and critical failures
• Conduct daily failure reviews and update reliability logs with recommendations
• Propose and track corrective actions, including equipment modifications or strategy changes

Support development of reliability knowledge tools and failure libraries.

3.3 Reliability Projects and Improvement Initiatives

• Identify, scope, and support reliability improvement projects, including capex justifications and cost-benefit analysis
• Coordinate engineering inputs for reliability upgrades and asset improvement actions
• Provide technical ownership during implementation, commissioning, and follow-up

3.4 Reliability Reporting and KPI Monitoring

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for reliability KPIs (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE)
• Analyze asset health indicators and failure trends to drive decision-making
• Present findings and insights in weekly/monthly asset performance meetings

3.5 Support to Maintenance and Operations Teams

• Coach technicians and engineers in reliability concepts and best practices
• Assist maintenance teams in troubleshooting chronic or complex failures

Promote reliability culture and preventive thinking across departments

3.6 Risk-Based Asset Management and Condition Monitoring Support

• Conduct equipment criticality assessments, LCC, and RBI reviews to prioritize asset strategies
• Collaborate with CM analysts and PdM technicians to enhance condition monitoring practices

Use PdM data (vibration, oil, thermal) to identify early warnings and trigger proactive interventions

3.7 Team Leadership and People Development (For Senior Reliability Engineers with Direct Reports)

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of reliability professionals to deliver high-quality asset reliability services
• Set performance objectives, manage work plans (WPPs), and evaluate team outcomes
• Coach, train, and support underperforming staff while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Ensure accurate timekeeping, adherence to company policies, and performance documentation (e.g., SAP records)

3.8 Action the SA Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures
to ensure safety and compliance

• Continuously action the SA EHS procedures
• Analyze and mitigate EHS risks inherent in maintenance plans, tasks and projects
• Know and apply the SA housekeeping principles and procedures (5S) to maintain the work areas and storages in a safe, efficient condition.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor in Mechanical Reliability Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Power Plant , maintenance or reliability roles within asset-intensive industrial environments (e.g., aluminium, oil & gas, power, or heavy manufacturing)
• Certification in Reliability Engineering or Asset Management is highly desirable (e.g., CMRP, CRL, IAM Certificate)
• Training in RCM, FMEA, RCA, Risk-Based Maintenance, or Condition Monitoring methodologies is an advantage.
• Special Certifications (CMRP, IAM, CAMA, CRE, etc) is a solid advantage.