Senior Reliability Engineer

Richards Bay - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requirements

Qualifications:

BTech/BSC/BEng in Electrical Engineering
Drivers License (Mandatory)
High level of Computer skills (Mandatory)
ECSA professional registration (Advantageous)
GCC mines and works and/or factories (Advantageous)

Years of related prior experience

At least 4 years experience as a professional in training or as a practitioner post-BTech/BSC/BEng (Mandatory)

Recommended:

Good Knowledge of mineral processing smelting plant equipment.
Knowledgeable on online condition monitoring techniques (Proactive Defect elimination).
Good knowledge of Technical Maintenance Techniques principles and strategies.
Good understanding of Reliability-Centred Maintenance processes (RCM) and principles.
Good understanding of the root cause failure analysis techniques (Reactive Defect Elimination).
Highly abreast with problem-solving skills.
Fair knowledge of Project Management.

Job Specification (Outputs)

Approve and assist with specifying the installation steps of Electrical equipment to comply with regulatory requirements.
Specialize in analyzing and/or systematic problem solving on large or repetitive problems and come up with recommendations.
Monitor and benchmark failure trends on key assets.
Identify and mitigate asset-related risks.
Quantify the value of improvements and compile a business case for it.
Review condition monitoring results and trends.
Use Equipment Life cycle costing (LCC) to select the most cost-effective assets.
Recommend repair / Replacement decisions using LCC analysis.
Analyze and recommend optimal spare stockholding.
Track and investigate warranty claims.

Specialized support

Track and monitor equipment performance.
Standby support to artisans afterhours
VSD fault finding and programming (Parameters) as well as ABB ACS 600 ABB ACS 800 ABB ACS 880 Danfos and WEG knowledge.
PEC control unit ACS800PEC controller. Require faultfinding and programming
Knowledge on MATLAB control thyristor.
Siemens sime Code for DOL starters
Insum DOL starters OS software
AC drives on cranes.
Electrical reticulation 132kV 33Kv 11Kv 525Kv & 400V
Knowledge on transformers Furnaces and distribution
Knowledge on Rectifiers 12 pulse and HV 50Kv
Knowledge on Emergency generators
Knowledge on TRX sensitive E/F O/C short circuit pressures VTS CTs bus zone.
Conduct equipment failure analysis (Root Cause Failure Analysis).
Develop and maintain equipment maintenance strategies by applying Reliability-Centered Maintenance principles/methodology.
Conduct high-level mechanical problem-solving.
Specify the RAMS of a new asset to be acquired.
Facilitate the process to optimize maintenance tactics.
Support the Electrical maintenance processes.
Support with inputs relating to day-to-day maintenance activities and maintenance KPIs.

SHEQ and Compliance

Develop maintain and improve safe operational- and engineering standards and continuously review specifications and schedules.
Ensure equipment integrity is maintained according to safety standards.
Maintain SHEQ standards (ISO 14000; 9000 and 4500 systems).
Conduct timeous investigation of incidents and ensure adequate remedial action is implemented.

Execute and drive safety programs.
Ensure effective risk management by identifying hazardous activities and mitigation measures on a continuous basis.

Customer Relationships

Manage internal and external relations including the interface with external providers or other functions responsible for ensuring that the business needs are met.
Represent Tronox at applicable forums.
Provide relevant and specialized support to applicable stakeholders.

Process Efficiency

Assume responsibility for meeting production targets.
Ensure the optimal use of available resources both people and equipment.
Assume responsibility for the quality of work conducted within the functional area.
Conduct troubleshooting to identify a root cause for substandard equipment and maintenance processes.
Complete process and update all records and related documentation.

Best Practice and Continuous Improvement

Ensure business systems are maintained and optimized by conducting continuous research.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives projects and processes toward ensuring focused business growth and alignment with international standards / practices.

CLOSING DATE : 27 MARCH 2026

Required Experience:

Senior IC

RequirementsQualifications:BTech/BSC/BEng in Electrical EngineeringDrivers License (Mandatory)High level of Computer skills (Mandatory)ECSA professional registration (Advantageous)GCC mines and works and/or factories (Advantageous)Years of related prior experience At least 4 years experience as a pr...