Some of your duties will include:
· Provides Reliability and Maintenance Engineering expertise within the Process Planning & Strategy Department to ensure the continuous improvement of Process Department equipment reliability and infrastructure integrity; Responsible for developing and implementing reliability strategies to optimize the performance and efficiency of the mineral processing plant. The role supports Operations & Maintenance by focusing on predictive and preventative maintenance, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
· Reliability Engineering & Analysis
o Develop and implement reliability and maintenance strategies to improve plant performance.
o Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and propose corrective actions.
o Analyze historical equipment data to identify failure patterns and recommend interventions.
· Maintenance Planning & Optimization
o Collaborate with Operations & Maintenance teams to define maintenance schedules for critical assets.
o Evaluate the effectiveness of preventative maintenance programs and adjust as needed.
o Provide input on equipment design and modification to enhance reliability and maintainability.
o Provides engineering drawings/specifications; obtains construction bids; and performs construction management as required;
· Process Strategy & Support
o Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at improving throughput, recovery, and operational efficiency.
o Support cross-functional teams in developing plans for capacity expansion or operational adjustments.
o Implement asset management strategies aligned with ISO 55000 standards.
o Make important equipment and infrastructure reliability recommendations required to support improving machine maintenance and reliability improvements to minimize operating cost and minimize production losses. This is a critical position as mistakes may result in direct production loss;
· Data Analysis & Reporting
o Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
o Prepare and present reports on plant reliability performance to stakeholders.
o Utilize advanced tools such as CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and reliability software for data-driven decision-making.
o Performs all functions of RCA, FMECA, and Pareto analysis;
o Provides data interpretation with recommendations on vibration analysis, oil analysis, wear materials non-destructive testing, gear wear monitoring/failure analysis and equipment failure history analysis.
o Ensures that all work is properly documented, filed and recorded for future reference;
· Continuous Improvement
o Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, increase productivity, and lower operational costs;
o Champion a culture of reliability excellence within the department;
