Reliability Engineer at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our department. We are looking for a talented individual with relevant skills and experience for an Reliability Engineer role, which is based in Wadeville. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

Reliability Program Development & Implementation

• Develop and implement plant reliability strategies in line with corporate standards and asset care frameworks.
• Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and lifecycle management.
• Identify and address chronic equipment issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., RCA, 5-Whys).

Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEAs) and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) for high-impact breakdowns and recurring failures.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, failure rates).
• Implement engineering solutions to eliminate repeat failures and reduce unplanned downtime.

Maintenance Strategy Optimization

• Define and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance routines.
• Lead planning and integration of condition monitoring technologies (e.g., vibration, thermography).
• Ensure alignment of maintenance strategies with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommendations and plant performance data.

Support Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Guide and coach Maintenance Planners in effective job planning, scheduling, and backlog management.
• Validate maintenance work instructions and spare part strategies.
• Review maintenance effectiveness and adjust plans accordingly.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the Head Office Reliability Manager to align reliability initiatives and share learnings.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Safety, and Engineering teams to support cross-functional improvements.
• Provide input on asset design and selection during new projects and modifications.

Systems & Reporting

• Utilize relevant CMMS tools to analyze trends, generate reports, and track improvements.
• Ensure data integrity of asset registers and maintenance master data.
• Report reliability performance and lead weekly/monthly reliability review meetings.

Functional Capabilities

• Asset reliability strategy development
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Planned maintenance optimization
• Condition-based and predictive maintenance methodologies
• Data analysis and reporting (SAP PM, OEE, MTTR, MTBF)
• Cross-functional technical collaboration
• Maintenance planning supervision and coaching

KBI

• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
• Equipment downtime (unplanned)
• Preventive Maintenance compliance
• Reduction in repeat failures
• Spare parts usage efficiency
• Reliability improvement project completion rates
• Skills, Experience & Education    

Education

• BSc/BEng in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent certification (advantageous)

Experience

• 5+ years of engineering/maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably FMCG or beverage)
• 3+ years focused on reliability, maintenance planning, or asset care
• Experience with predictive maintenance tools and technologies
• Familiarity with CMMS systems

Skills

• Strong understanding of maintenance engineering principles
• Skilled in RCA, FMEA, and RCM methodologies
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance reporting
• Knowledge of condition monitoring techniques and tools
• Solid understanding of equipment lifecycle management
• Ability to coach and lead technical teams in best maintenance practices
• Competence in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and reporting software

Deadline:23rd July,2025