Reliability Engineer

Asset Strategy and Reliability (AS&R) is more than the maintenance or care of physical assets; it is a part of the core business of the organization to ensure the assets perform their required function and allow Thungela to meet its strategic, operational and compliance requirements.

By looking after our assets, youll become an asset too.

Thungela Resources [Thungela means to ignite in isiZulu] is a leading South African thermal coal business, focused exclusively on thermal coal production. It is one of the largest pure-play producers and exporters of thermal coal in South Africa based on aggregate coal reserves and marketable coal production. Thungela focuses on exporting its thermal coal portfolio mainly to the Indian, Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East and North African markets.

Job Description
The Group AS&Rs purpose is to optimize plant and equipment life-cycle performance to improve Group production performance. To achieve this, Group AS&R expectations for the global function are:

• Developing, maintaining and monitoring the asset management maintenance framework as well as executing actions that are set out
• Effectively communicating the strategy and plan as well as diving improvements
• Establishing asset maintenance maturities which includes performing audits and a whole of life approach to asset decision-making that is evidence based and value focused
• Keeping up to date with developments by attending conferences, seminars etc as well as relationship building and receiving input from technical sustainability on standards and specifications
• An asset management plan in place for critical plant and equipment as well as focusing on optimising equipment service levels and costs
• Effective people management that contributes to the broader business by working with leaders and teams in such a way that it optimises the overall business results
• Identifying opportunities of improved cost management, operational budgets and undertaking agreed projects while driving quality
• Supporting the development of Group sponsored and Business Unit sourced technical innovation ensuring intellectual property rights are reserved

This role is in the Technical Department at Band 6 and reports to the Principal AS&R.

Qualifications

• B Tech/ BSC in Engineering (NQF 7)
• Plc Safety Course A3 (advantageous)
• Registered as a professional Engineer with the ECSA (advantageous)

Experience

• 6- 8 years experience in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or related
• Extensive asset management experience
• Mining or operational experience would be advantageous
• Experience in Condition Monitoring systems and practices
• Experience in Reliability Engineering

Additional Information

• 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 OEMs and SABS standards
• good knowledge of machinery and equipment used on the relevant operations solid understanding of the broader mining business
• Understanding of engineering best practices and new technologies relating to engineering principles & processes

Who we are?
Thungela is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

What we offer
When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, youll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. Were a large, successful multinational company and were still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity
Thungela is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, were also continually investing in new technologies from drones to data analytics that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 4/12/2023