Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain condition monitoring strategies for rotating and static equipment.
• Perform vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound inspections, oil analysis, and other predictive maintenance activities.
• Analyse equipment health data and provide recommendations to prevent failures and optimise maintenance schedules.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures using Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Produce detailed technical reports, trend analyses, and maintenance recommendations.
• Support Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Work closely with maintenance and production teams to improve plant availability and reliability.
• Develop asset criticality assessments and equipment monitoring plans.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and maintenance best practices.
• Assist with shutdown planning, equipment inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain condition monitoring databases and ensure accurate documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance personnel on predictive maintenance techniques.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in condition monitoring, reliability engineering, or predictive maintenance within a manufacturing, mining, power generation, heavy industrial, or processing environment.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment including motors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, fans, conveyors, turbines, and bearings.
• Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, Pragma, IBM Maximo, or similar.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and asset reliability principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO Category I, II, or III Vibration Analysis Certification.
• Infrared Thermography Certification.
• Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT) or Oil Analysis Certification.
• Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) or Asset Management certification.
• Experience with online condition monitoring systems and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies.

Key Competencies

• Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
• Data interpretation and report-writing skills.
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.